Lot 3072
Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations
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Description
Canada, George V, sovereign, 1916C (Ottawa). Well struck with high rims, unmarked fields, minute contact mark on obverse rim at 4 o'clock takes this away from almost perfection, subdued mint bloom, choice uncirculated and extremely rare, one of the finest known. Would grade as MS64 in the U.S.A.
This coin sat in a Sydney collection for over fifty years, unrecognised by the owner as a significant rarity until discovered by Noble Numismatics. The owner was a former employee of the Commonwealth Bank and believes he obtained the coin from a member of the public as a bullion sovereign. The quality of strike and preservation suggests it may be a VIP presentation piece.
- Estimate
- $35,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $93,000