Great Britain 2020 1000 pounds Fr-690

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Heritage sale 3105, lot 32245
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 32245 in Heritage sale 3105 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $75,721.20. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: Expansive Gold Kilo 'Three Graces'. Elizabeth II gold Proof 'Three Graces' 1000 Pounds (1 Kilo) 2020 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. Great Engravers Series. First Releases. Among the most instantly recognizable issues, both vintage and modern, having gained an incredible following in the last three years from the use of William Wyon's iconic 1817 'Three Graces' Pattern Crown design. Utilized in silver and gold across numerous denominations and struck to commemorate one of the most beautiful compositions bestowed upon a coin, this impressive 100mm planchet spotlights the classically rendered allegorical figures of England, Ireland, and Scotland embracing, their respective national symbols at their feet, all framed within a beaded border. Wholly deserving of its "Ultra Cameo" superlative and perfect technical designation, with deeply mirrored and expansive fields laying host to raised and frosted design features, leaving not a single imperfection to be found. With this in mind, we expect this opportunity to be a truly inspiring event that will pique the interest of all collectors of modern British numismatics. Accompanied by the original presentation box of issue and COA numbered #08." This, like many recent British NCLT's, is missing from the SCWC. We will refer to it by its Spink number.

Recorded mintage: 20.

Specification: 1000 g, 0.999 fine gold, 32.149 troy oz AGW, 100 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 1961, Fr-690, S-GE15.

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, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • 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, 2023 January 9 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York #3105, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2022.

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