Anne gold 5 Guineas 1713 UNC Details (Mount Removed, Obverse Repaired) NGC, KM535, S-3568, Schneider-Unl. DVODECIMO edge. An immensely important 5 Guineas from the very end of Anne's reign, suggested by scholarship conducted in 2005 to one of fewer than 25 examples to have come to market since 1961. Indeed, this is the first occasion we have had to offer a specimen in over six years, and, to date, stands as an issue of which NGC and PCGS combined have only seen 3 problem-free Mint State survivors. Despite its noted past use in jewelry and the unfortunate repair that follows the second A in GRATIA, the fact that this piece saw next to no use in commerce is readily apparent. Anne's features in particular show a great resolve and fullness that often is omitted from her coinage due to poor striking, engraving, and preservation. Of great notoriety as a date that was absent from both the Douglas-Morris and Schneider collections, and likely a more attainable rendition for collectors who have otherwise long been unable to fill this hole in their cabinets. Ex. DNW (October 1999, Lot 985)

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