Great Britain 1992 5 pounds

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Heritage sale 3096, lot 31084
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This specimen was lot 31084 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $3,000. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: Elizabeth II gold Proof 5 Pounds 1992 PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. A scarce Proof issue that depicts the third crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, facing right, over deeply mirrored fields that show a delicate haze and minor imperfections. From the Paramount Collection." This type was struck 1985-86, 1990-97 in small numbers for sale to collectors and did not circulate altho some show signs of mishandling.

Recorded mintage: 797 plus 1,250 proofs.

Specification: 39.94 g, 0.917 fine gold, AGW 1.1775 oz.

Catalog reference: KM 945, Fr-422.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of England & the United Kingdom, 46th edition, London: Spink & Son, 2011.
  • [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

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