Great Britain 1712 1/2 guinea
This specimen was lot 32070 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $2,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. 1/2 Guinea, 1712. London Mint. Anne. NGC EF-45. Though all gold of Anne is quite popular and far more demanded than supplied, it appears that the 1712 1/2 Guinea is a bit more elusive, with only five total examples certified by PCGS and NGC. Demonstrating an original appeal, this example is nicely struck and displays an overall sparkling brilliance, with original luster shining through most prominently in the protected elements of the design. Some marking is noticed throughout, though this does tend to get lost in the brilliant swirl of light. A strong and commendable example that is certain to appeal to many. From the Augustana Collection." This type was struck in small numbers 1707-14 and all dates are rare today, especially in nice condition. The catalog also records similar one, two and five guinea gold pieces. Unlike gold issues of the next century, which usually remained in bank vaults, these coins circulated extensively.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 4.17 g, 0.917 fine gold, .123 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: S-3575; Fr-323; KM-527.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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