The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

World Gold Coins

Lot 3975
GREAT BRITAIN. Gold Crown, ND. SC-20. Fr-251. Third bust. Mintmark, plume on obverse and rose on reverse. Oval shield dividing crowned CR. Some weakness near edge and the obverse smoothed or sweated. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $300-UP.

Lot 3976
GREAT BRITAIN. Guinea, 1676. Fr-287; SC-130; Sb-3344. Charles II. Mount trace. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 3977
GREAT BRITAIN. Guinea, 1679. Fr-287; SC-170. Charles II. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.

Lot 3978
GREAT BRITAIN. 2 Guineas, 1701. Fr-312; Sb-3457; SC-5. William III. "Fine Work" issue (so called because of the luxurious styling of the King's long wig and deeply detailed portrait). The only date Double Guinea for the reign. Fully lustrous with a superb strike. This piece is finer than the Norweb specimen and is surely among the finest in existence. The fields are remarkable for such a massive gold piece. Rare type and Very Rare in grade. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $8,000-10,000.

Lot 3979
GREAT BRITAIN. ¼ Guinea, 1718. Fr-331; SM-5. George I. Choice About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Purchased from Bullowa, 5/25/46 for $4.85.

Lot 3980
GREAT BRITAIN. Guinea, 1789. Fr-356; SM-150. George III. Spade type. Fine to Very Fine.
Estimated Value $125-150.
Purchased from J.G. Macallister, Pa. 7/2/45 for $15.00.

Lot 3981
GREAT BRITAIN. 1/3 Guinea, 1804. Fr-367; KM-650. Geoge III. Prooflike with the usually seen fine hairlines. Bright yellow gold. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175-225.

Lot 3982
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1820. Fr-371; KM-674; SC-30. George III. Laureate head right, fine wiry hair variety. Reverse: St. George slaying dragon. Frosty devices with lovely golden toning, light hairlines and abrasions in fields. Semi-prooflike. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $800-1,000.

Lot 3983
GREAT BRITAIN. ½ Sovereign, 1825. Fr-379; KM-689. George IV. Laureate head left. Usual slight softness on reverse shield. Light hairlines, marks. This type is very scarce, seldom seen better than this. NGC graded MS-60.
Estimated Value $500-600.

Lot 3984
GREAT BRITAIN. ½ Sovereign, 1826. Fr-380a; KM-700. George IV. Bare head. As issued in set. Brilliant fields with light hairlines. PCGS graded Proof 62.
Estimated Value $1,200-1,400.

Lot 3985
GREAT BRITAIN. 2 Pounds, 1831. Fr-382; KM-718; SC-5. William IV. Only 120 pieces struck. Only two pound for reign. Very Rare. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.

Lot 3986
GREAT BRITAIN. 2 Pounds, 1831. Fr-382; SC-5; KM-718. William IV. Portrait by J.B. Merlin. Reverse shows the elegant "caped shield" design by William Wyon. A reported mintage of only 120 pieces, all coined for the Coronation sets. A very Choice brilliant Proof with the cameo portrait of the King and the reverse shield both heavily frosted. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.

Lot 3987
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1839. Fr-387a; SC-30; KM-736.1. Victoria. Young head. Mintage of 300 issued in the set. Cameo and very choice. Rarely found without loads of hairlines (these came in plush cases and were constantly mishandled). One of the finest to have survived. PCGS graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $5,000-6,000.

Lot 3988
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1856. Fr-387e; KM-736.1.Victoria. Shield reverse. ANACS graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $150-175.

Lot 3989
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1871. KM-736.2; Fr-387i. Die number 30 below shield. Victoria. Reverse: Shield. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 3990
GREAT BRITAIN. ½ Sovereign, 1872. Fr-389f; KM-735.2. Die #380. Sharply struck. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250-300.

Lot 3991
GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Pounds, 1887. S-3864. Victoria. Jubilee. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.

Lot 3992
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1889. Fr-392; KM-767. Victoria Jubilee head. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $80-100.
Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 2/22/44 for $11.00.

Lot 3993
GREAT BRITAIN. 2 Pounds, 1902. Fr-399a; KM-806. Edward VII. Light hairlines. Matte. Proof.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 3994
GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Pounds, 1902. Fr-398a; KM-807. Edward VII. Light hairlines. Matte. Proof.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 3995
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1902. Fr-400a; KM-805. Edward VII. From the red-boxed Long Set, the first time Britain attempted a Matte Proofing issue in gold and silver. Cleaned. Proof Matte Finish.
Estimated Value $150-200.

Lot 3996
GREAT BRITAIN. Sovereign, 1902. Fr-400a; KM-805. Edward VII. Matte finish. Proof.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 3997
GREAT BRITAIN. ½ Sovereign, 1902. Fr-401a; KM-804. Edward VII. Cleaned. Proof Matte Finish.
Estimated Value $100-150.

Lot 3998
GREAT BRITAIN. 5 and 2 Pounds, Sovereign and ½ Sovereign, 1911. Fr-402, 403, 404, 405; KM-819-822. George V. Struck on the Coronation. A few minor hairlines, brilliant and attractive set. Lot of 4 coins. Proof.
Estimated Value $2,500-UP.

Lot 3999
GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Pounds, 1911. S-3994. George V. NGC graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

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