South Africa: Republic gold Proof 6 Pence 1897 PR63 Cameo NGC,...

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Unique Proof 1897 Gold Sixpence Ex. Royle Baldwin Collection

Republic gold Proof 6 Pence 1897 PR63 Cameo NGC, Pretoria mint, cf. KM4 (for type in silver), Hern-ZP8. Reeded edge. 4.91gms.. Heritage Auctions is incredibly honored to present this significant offering of a remarkable South African issue, unparalleled in its singularity, and unseen within the marketplace for nearly a decade. With a lineage traceable to the 1930s, this stunning item once adorned the opulent collection of Royle Baldwin, a name linked to the prominent numismatic Baldwin family. Known for curating a collection of the rarest and earliest trial pieces of South Africa, Royle Baldwin housed these coins for nearly 70 years until the batch was certified by NGC in 2006. Held closely since the certification, this breathtaking treasure was sold at Heritage in our New York sale in January 2015 realizing an incredibly impressive $329,000.

While being unique brings its own allure, the extraordinary beauty of the piece supplements this attractor. The fields are instantly recognizable as meticulously minted Proof strikes, with the open expanses retaining a high degree of reflectivity. A pleasing Cameo effect distinguishes the raised features against the mirrored fields, amplifying the coin's allure. A subtle blend of die polish and minor handling marks define its grade, with a small indicator in front of Kruger's mouth serving as a notable point of authentication. This piece rightly deserves the recognition of being a true, unmatched "national treasure", and we anticipate a hotly contested bidding activity consistent with that fact.

Ex. Heritage Auctions 3037 (January 2015, Lot 31301); The Royle Baldwin Collection

From the Gatsby Collection, Part II

Metal: Gold
Diameter: 19.3mm
Weight: 2.8276g
AGW: 0.0841oz

More information about South African Coins. See also: South Africa World Coin Nationality.



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