Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III

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Eric P. Newman Collection Part III, sold by Heritage Auctions, January 2014, featuring world coins.

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3501. Lot 30155

描述:: Victoria Proof Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM744, PR66 NGC. Undecimo?raised edge lettering. A truly sublime example of this classic crown, with a mintage of a mere 8,000 pieces. These were meant mainly for gentlemen of the day, who fancied carrying a metallic image of their monarch in their vest pockets -- thereby impairing most of the mintage as the coins were shown one by one to friends and handled endlessly (though rarely spent). The famous edge lettering translates to mean "an ornament and a safeguard in the eleventh year of our reign." Anti-counterfeiting, which was the original intent of decorated edges, was hardly the concern in 1847. Instead, this was a fancy and very stylish means of giving the coin a second date, and doubtless it was a feature remarked upon by the coin's contemporary admirers. Holding the coin between two fingers, touching each side, so as to study the edge, obviously accounts for much of the surface impairment seen on most specimens -- but not here! Here we see a coin essentially as it looked when minted in 1847 -- 167 years ago -- with its deeply reflective mirrored fields, its almost perfect portrait, and now its joyous, magenta-blue and gold iridescence. The strike on each side is also deeply detailed, which is not true of all Gothic crowns. A beautiful example of what has been called the world's most exquisite crown! Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $21,150.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3502. Lot 30155

描述:: Victoria Proof Gothic Crown 1847, S-3883, KM744, PR66 NGC. Undecimo?raised edge lettering. A truly sublime example of this classic crown, with a mintage of a mere 8,000 pieces. These were meant mainly for gentlemen of the day, who fancied carrying a metallic image of their monarch in their vest pockets -- thereby impairing most of the mintage as the coins were shown one by one to friends and handled endlessly (though rarely spent). The famous edge lettering translates to mean "an ornament and a safeguard in the eleventh year of our reign." Anti-counterfeiting, which was the original intent of decorated edges, was hardly the concern in 1847. Instead, this was a fancy and very stylish means of giving the coin a second date, and doubtless it was a feature remarked upon by the coin's contemporary admirers. Holding the coin between two fingers, touching each side, so as to study the edge, obviously accounts for much of the surface impairment seen on most specimens -- but not here! Here we see a coin essentially as it looked when minted in 1847 -- 167 years ago -- with its deeply reflective mirrored fields, its almost perfect portrait, and now its joyous, magenta-blue and gold iridescence. The strike on each side is also deeply detailed, which is not true of all Gothic crowns. A beautiful example of what has been called the world's most exquisite crown! Ex: ?Colonel? E.H.R. Green; Green Estate? Partnership of Eric P Newman / B.G. Johnson. Realized $21,150.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3503. Lot 30154

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, ESC-892, PR66 NGC. Although rated R2 in ordinary condition, this is a very choice and especially beautiful example of chief engraver William Wyon's exquisitely conceived pattern for the new denomination introduced to the public in 1849. It was the first time in England's long history that a coin was produced with the value of 2 shillings (or 24 pence). The Gothic portrait of Victoria as a young monarch seen on this pattern is the same portrait that was adopted for the commercial Florin coinage in 1849; it was used as well on the Gothic Crown of 1847 and 1853. A crowned effigy was unusual for a homeland coin in the 19th century, as the crown was normally reserved for royal portraits on coins of the colonies and, later, of the Commonwealth. Historically, the monarch was portrayed with a crown only rarely. On this specimen, the queen's visage is fully struck, showing all the wonderful details of her profiled face, bodice and hairstyle. The famous jeweled crown (to be seen today among the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London) is so deeply engraved it seems to gleam. The artistic simplicity of the obverse is complemented by Wyon's stylish "royal cypher" consisting of a large "VR" for Victoria Regina surrounded and linked together by a facing Tudor rose, a thistle, a shamrock, and the Prince of Wales's plumes and motto. All are within a large curving quatrefoil and are entirely surrounded by a broad open border containing the coin's denomination expressed as both One Florin and One Tenth of a Pound. This specimen possesses exceptionally fine eye-appeal, with its bright silvery golden blue obverse and a reverse sheathed in beautiful magenta and vivid blue iridescence. An exceptional example of this Victorian classic. Realized $12,925.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3504. Lot 30154

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, ESC-892, PR66 NGC. Although rated R2 in ordinary condition, this is a very choice and especially beautiful example of chief engraver William Wyon's exquisitely conceived pattern for the new denomination introduced to the public in 1849. It was the first time in England's long history that a coin was produced with the value of 2 shillings (or 24 pence). The Gothic portrait of Victoria as a young monarch seen on this pattern is the same portrait that was adopted for the commercial Florin coinage in 1849; it was used as well on the Gothic Crown of 1847 and 1853. A crowned effigy was unusual for a homeland coin in the 19th century, as the crown was normally reserved for royal portraits on coins of the colonies and, later, of the Commonwealth. Historically, the monarch was portrayed with a crown only rarely. On this specimen, the queen's visage is fully struck, showing all the wonderful details of her profiled face, bodice and hairstyle. The famous jeweled crown (to be seen today among the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London) is so deeply engraved it seems to gleam. The artistic simplicity of the obverse is complemented by Wyon's stylish "royal cypher" consisting of a large "VR" for Victoria Regina surrounded and linked together by a facing Tudor rose, a thistle, a shamrock, and the Prince of Wales's plumes and motto. All are within a large curving quatrefoil and are entirely surrounded by a broad open border containing the coin's denomination expressed as both One Florin and One Tenth of a Pound. This specimen possesses exceptionally fine eye-appeal, with its bright silvery golden blue obverse and a reverse sheathed in beautiful magenta and vivid blue iridescence. An exceptional example of this Victorian classic. Realized $12,925.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3505. Lot 30153

描述:: Victoria Pattern "Royal Cypher" Florin 1848, ESC-899 (R2), plain edge, PR65 NGC. A truly beautiful example of this pattern featuring Victoria's Laurel Bust combined with the cypher reverse using the legend ONE CENTUM. Young Victoria's portrait shimmers with frost and the surrounding field is pristine. On the reverse, William Wyon's intricately engraved die featuring an intertwined "VR" cypher (for Victoria Regina) has transferred every tiny detail to the coin. Gorgeous light silvery blue iridescence, with golden tinges, highlights the beauty of this majestic coin. Among the finest we have seen. Realized $9,693.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3506. Lot 30153

描述:: Victoria Pattern "Royal Cypher" Florin 1848, ESC-899 (R2), plain edge, PR65 NGC. A truly beautiful example of this pattern featuring Victoria's Laurel Bust combined with the cypher reverse using the legend ONE CENTUM. Young Victoria's portrait shimmers with frost and the surrounding field is pristine. On the reverse, William Wyon's intricately engraved die featuring an intertwined "VR" cypher (for Victoria Regina) has transferred every tiny detail to the coin. Gorgeous light silvery blue iridescence, with golden tinges, highlights the beauty of this majestic coin. Among the finest we have seen. Realized $9,693.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3507. Lot 30152

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, KM745, S-3890, ESC-886 (R2), plain edge, PR65 NGC. Exceptionally well preserved, this lovely "Godless" pattern possesses mirror-like fields. Bold in all design details, it is toned a lovely, light silvery golden blue. Realized $6,756.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3508. Lot 30152

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, KM745, S-3890, ESC-886 (R2), plain edge, PR65 NGC. Exceptionally well preserved, this lovely "Godless" pattern possesses mirror-like fields. Bold in all design details, it is toned a lovely, light silvery golden blue. Realized $6,756.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3509. Lot 30151

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, KM745, S-3890, ESC-886 (R2), plain edge, PR64 NGC. A visually stunning example of the "Godless" design adopted for currency use in 1849, as all of the tiny details of the intricate engraving are as sharp as can be. The fields are reflective with proof or mirror luster, and although the obverse color is a bit dappled, the reverse is superb and blessed with exquisite magenta-blue iridescence. A really lovely pattern. Realized $6,462.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

3510. Lot 30151

描述:: Victoria Pattern Gothic Florin 1848, KM745, S-3890, ESC-886 (R2), plain edge, PR64 NGC. A visually stunning example of the "Godless" design adopted for currency use in 1849, as all of the tiny details of the intricate engraving are as sharp as can be. The fields are reflective with proof or mirror luster, and although the obverse color is a bit dappled, the reverse is superb and blessed with exquisite magenta-blue iridescence. A really lovely pattern. Realized $6,462.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.