Saxe-Meiningen. Georg I gold 20 Mark 1905-D MS65 Prooflike NGC, Munich mint, KM195, J-279. A key date in the series that saw a meager 1,000 examples struck. Interestingly, of the mere three examples seen by NGC to-date, every specimen has received a "Prooflike" designation by NGC, perhaps suggesting the use of highly polished dies for the date, or merely that the dies retained their "freshness" in the majority or even entirety of this limited run. Regardless, this selection remains the finest of these three, at two points by that, and owes its gem certification to its bright mirrored fields, clear and reflective, as well as its sharp detailing lacking in any noteworthy contact. An inspiring coin, and one which most collectors are unlikely to encounter finer. From the Caranett Collection

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