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

             
            Lot 2520Great Britain. Sovereign, 1817. S.3785; Fr-371; KM-674. 
            George III. Laureate head. Reverse: St. George and dragon. First 
            year of issue of the classic English sovereign, engraved by 
            Benedetto Pistrucci. Bright luster, virtually no abrasions, and a 
            sharp strike. A beautiful example with great eye-appeal, and a truly 
            Choice Uncirculated sovereign. NGC graded MS-64. 
            Estimated Value $2,000-2,400. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $2,500
             


          








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