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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2240Great Britain. Two Guineas, 1701, "Fine Work." William III. 
            S-3457; Fr-310. Most "twos" will probably never catalogue at the 
            same level as the "fivers," but as all advanced gold collectors know 
            only too well, the Two guinea coins are rarer as a class than the 
            Fives. In the case of these Fine Work issues, the fact is that the 
            two largest denominations are probably of about equal rarity, and 
            it's the guinea that's the real challenge in the highest grade. 
            Nonetheless, we are talking true rarity here, as well as extra-nice 
            condition. This specimen is graced by a delightful, old red tone, 
            indicative that it's not been touched or fiddled with ever. Although 
            completely different in eye-appeal, it's the perfect companion to 
            the Fiver of this style, and like that coin seldom seen in such a 
            gorgeous state of preservation. The owner comments that "so fine was 
            the workmanship on this particular coin that it would be difficult 
            to determine if this was originally a presentation piece or item of 
            superior finish." Certainly worthy of a fine collection of British 
            gold coins. NGC graded MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $10,000-12,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $12,000
             


          








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