Great Britain 2020 200 pounds Fr-693

from tHeritage sale 3115, lot 31240

This specimen was lot 31240 in Heritage Sale 3115 (Chicago, May 2024), where it sold for $15,600. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Great Britain: Elizabeth II gold Proof "Three Graces" 200 Pounds (2 oz) 2020 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Limited Edition Presentation Mintage: 325. Great Engravers Series. First Day of Issue. A fascinating series that has taken collectors by storm these last two years. The instantly recognizable design featured more than 200 years ago is known as one of William Wyon's finest, with original examples always being fiercely contested at auction when offered. This modern rendition of Wyon's masterpiece displays frosted and beautifully rendered allegorical figures of the "Three Graces" as England, Scotland, and Ireland, and remains in an absolutely pristine state of preservation. This example is accompanied by its original presentation box of issue and corresponding COA numbered 032." This design was used on several NCLT's of various formats up to 1000 pounds.

Recorded mintage: 325.

Specification: 62.21 g, 0.999 fine gold, 2.000 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM unlisted, Fr-693, S-GE12.

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, 2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3115, featuring the Ezen Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2024.

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