Great Britain 2021 200 pounds Fr-764

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from tHeritage sale 3115, lot 31241
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This specimen was lot 31241 in Heritage Sale 3115 (Chicago, May 2024), where it sold for $8,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "Great Britain: Elizabeth II gold Proof "Gothic Crown Quartered Arms" 200 Pounds (2 oz) 2021 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. Limited Edition Presentation Mintage: 350. Great Engravers Series. Reeded edge. A truly spectacular rendering of Wyon and Dyce's instantly recognizable "Gothic Crown" reverse. Certainly one of the most popular issues during Victoria's prolific reign and now as part of Elizabeth II's 'Great Engravers Series.' A pristine specimen as confirmed by NGC, and appropriately so, dressed in a full golden resplendence on brilliant planchet. Accompanied by case of issue and COA #059." This NCLT featured the reverse of a Victorian pattern crown, the obverse of which appeared on Fr-761.

Recorded mintage: 350.

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

Catalog reference: KM unlisted, Fr-764, S-GE23.

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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