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PROOF GOLD GUINEA 1702
Anne, Stuart Queen, 1702-1714
Plain edge. Pre-Union portrait and royal cruciform shield consisting of four badges, each topped by a
crown and divided by scepters, with a rose at the center. One of the great treasures of the Tyrant Collec-
tion. Displaying a fabulous portrait of Queen Anne and an equally detailed Royal Shield; probably the
finest known example of this extremely rare, early Proof, fully struck from special dies and blessed with
exquisite reddish gold toning.
S-3562. WR-60 (R5). PCGS-graded PR63.
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GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1703 WITH VIGO HALLMARK
Anne, Stuart Queen, 1702-1714
Pre-Union portrait and royal shield. Struck from Spanish gold specie captured at Vigo Bay. Very rare.
Choice surfaces and lovely reddish gold toning.
S-3565. PCGS-graded AU55
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GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1705
Anne, Stuart Queen, 1702-1714
Pre-Union portrait and royal shield. A beautiful coin, boldly struck on the portrait and shield, with vivid
reddish gold toning.
S-3564. PCGS-graded MS64.