George I gold 5 Guineas 1716 AU55 PCGS, KM547, S-3626. SEGVNDO edge. A captivating and minimally available type yielding an impression of quality that provides instant verification of additional care and attention to detail, witnessed on the cusp of a Mint State assignment. When one considers the 5 Guinea series as a whole, one sees George I pieces appear at auction far less frequently than others; indeed, it may well be the most difficult type to obtain in any grade, with only 16 currently certified between both grading services. This issue was somewhat shallowly engraved and habitually softly struck, and as such to encounter an example of this sharpness is extremely unusual. Autumnal silhouettes encompass the legends, elevated by notable residual luster that is best appreciated when viewed in-hand. Careful scrutiny reveals only gentle handling, and as such demands the attention of the discerning cabinet. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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