Newfoundland 1872 2 dollars
This specimen was lot 30567 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $3,360. The catalog description[1] noted, "Newfoundland. Victoria gold 2 Dollars 1872 MS61 NGC, London mint. A notable key that is highly demanded at the Mint State level, showcasing original mint luster mixed with moments of darker tone that decorates the legends. Detailing throughout the designs appears strong--particular[l]y atop the Queen's hair--while the surrounding fields contain only trivial flyspeck marks which are commensurate with the grade. A challenging coin to acquire so fine, and one that is sure to interest high-end collectors of this elusive issue." This type was struck for Newfoundland in limited numbers 1865-88 and is fairly available in circulated condition.
Recorded mintage: 6,050.
Specification: 3.32 g, 0.917 fine gold, .098 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-1; KM-5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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