Terner 2 is Listed

cosmicdebris · April 19, 2004 6:24PM

eBay Live

MrEureka · April 19, 2004 6:50PM

My dog just threw up and woke me up. Now this? How am I ever going to get back to sleep???

MrEureka · April 19, 2004 6:53PM

Uh oh...

Better start building a war chest.

MacCrimmon · April 19, 2004 9:14PM

<< <i>Better start building a war chest. >>

Hey, that's matches my 1821 tanner!

Ooops! No wallet to match!!!!!!

Bet I know who buys that, though........

Edited to add: IRA! LARRY! KEEP GOLDCOINLOVER AWAY FROM THIS TREASURE OR HE'LL SCRATCH OFF THOSE TINY RED SPOTS!

trozau · April 19, 2004 9:21PM

eye candy!

Philip · April 19, 2004 11:16PM

My whole week is screwed up

cosmicdebris · April 20, 2004 12:18AM

Great Britain. Specimen 2 Pounds, 1902. Edward VII. S-3967 for type, however this is a most unusual coin which appears to be struck from Roman Finish Proof dies, as the surfaces are not at all like the Matte Proofs nor exactly like the satiny luster on normal currency pieces. Some swirling raised-die work may be seen, and the rims are different, bevelled rather than rounded or squared. The cataloguer has not seen the coin listed as WR-405 in the Wilson & Rasmussen gold book (given a rarity rating of R7), but this appears to be an example of that variety, described as having "incomplete matt surface which is more grainy than the regular issue." Whatever it in fact is, it's highly unusual, very distinctive, and particularly nice. Wonderful light gold color! Superb Choice Specimen Proof. PCGS graded Specimen 64.

cosmicdebris · April 20, 2004 12:23AM

Great Britain. Pattern Sixpence struck in Gold, 1887. Victoria, veiled and wearing the bejeweled "small crown"; a mature portrait of her facing three-quarters left. Reeded edge. WR-381. R5: just 6 to 10 known. ESC-1784. KM-Pn-101. This is an example in gold of the experimental Jubilee Bust engraved by L.C. Lauer, struck by J.R. Thomas for Spink & Son. The distinctive obverse, which appears on no regular gold or other issue, shows the queen's portrait surrounded by her name and titles in English, rather than the traditional Latin abbreviations. This is mated to an exquisitely rendered reverse showing a lion and unicorn on either side of the royal arms. A thistle, shamrock and rose appear in the reverse exergue along with the date in roman numerals. The design also exists in silver, brass, bronze, tin and aluminum or white metal, with variants; but this exquisite specimen is probably the finest known example struck in gold. It is the sole piece found in absolutely Gem condition, in more than 20 years of searching for examples of extraordinary British gold coins. As well as the marvelous grade, there is a splendid cameo contrast to the queen's portrait, and to the reverse motif. Purchased in our Terner One sale, reviewed and given a deserved higher grade, and now re-consigned. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $4,500-6,000.

cosmicdebris · April 20, 2004 12:38AM

Great Britain. Pattern Double Florin, 1911. George V. By Reginald Huth. Silver. Plain Edge. ESC-401; KM-ppn 123. Struck by Pinches. ESC lists this as very rare as a pattern type. Gem Roman Finish Proof, sporting splendid, original pale silvery gray surfaces with a delicate blue iridescence. This piece is essentially flawless, with exquisite eye-appeal! Extremely rare in this marvelous state of preservation. None finer ever seen. Ex Norweb. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $2,750-3,250.

cosmicdebris · April 20, 2004 12:41AM

Great Britain. Pattern Sovereign in silver, 1893. Queen Victoria is veiled and wears the famous Small Crown in this exquisite pattern. Reeded edge. Double-thick, called Piedfort. This is the same design as listed in gold by Wilson and Rasmussen (their #340), and also identical to the wonderful Gem example (but not double thick) we sold as Lot 393 in our first Terner sale. This coin has a remarkably similar color to that piece, but shows some very faint hairlines. Mirrors are intact, glittering! If anything, the strike on this piece is even more tack-sharp than we saw on the previously sold specimen. Wonderful engraving, and extreme rarity. A great coin for the serious student and collector of the sovereign series! Important. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $12,000-15,000.