Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions    
       

       

                             



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

             
            Lot 2415Great Britain. Gold Proof Half Guinea, 1787. George III. 
            S-3735. WR-130. Plain edge. 5th laureate bust of the king, called 
            the "Spade" style because of the shape of the reverse shield, 
            resembled a shovel's head. Very scarce. Mintage unknown. Some light 
            abrasions. Pleasing yellow-gold. Frosted contrast on the shield and 
            reverse legend. Struck in higher relief than the currency issues of 
            this style, thus a better "presentation" of the style. NGC graded 
            Proof 63. 
            Estimated Value $2,500-3,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,300
             


          








Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com