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EI13794
George V 1911 Sovereign, PF64, ex Clapp and Eliasberg
George V (1910-36), gold Proof Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, with raised BM for Bertram Mackennal on truncation, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:, rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue, edge milled (Bentley 356; WR 416; S.3996). Toned over underlying proof brilliance, some light marks in toning, otherwise practically as struck, becoming scarce in the UK market place, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF64 with the Eliasberg provenance on the label.
NGC certification 4923262-001.
The legends translate across both sides of these denominations as "George the Fifth by the grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
Provenance:
Ex John H. Clapp Collection, (collector since 1902), sold gold coin collection privately to Louis E. Eliasberg Senior on 4th February 1942 in a $100,000 transaction.
Ex Louis E. Eliasberg Senior, American Numismatic Rarities, New York Sale, 18th April 2005, lot 527.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.