Great Britain: Anne gold 5 Guineas 1709 MS61 PCGS,...

Description

Beaming Mint State Post-Union 5 Guineas of Anne

Anne gold 5 Guineas 1709 MS61 PCGS, KM532, S-3567. OCTAVO edge. Simply a treat to encounter this elusive post-union Mint State specimen, which remains among the hardest types to encounter at auction, particularly in such exceptional condition. In the past two decades, this date ranks as the second rarest at auction, trailing only the 1713 issue by a narrow margin. Comparable survivors from this series are extreme condition rarities; the present example no exception, with strong original luster, especially vivid on the expansive reverse fields. Queen Anne's portrait is crisply defined and the opposing arms are sharply struck, with only minor marks interrupting the die polish in the fields to preclude a finer assignment. The finest certified by PCGS, with only two graded higher at NGC, this coin represents a standout opportunity for advanced collectors to secure one of the most impressive examples of this iconic type.

Ex. Heritage Auction 3118 (August 2024, Lot 33168)

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 37mm
Weight: 41.75g
AGW: 1.2308oz

More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.

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