GREAT BRITAIN. 5 Guineas, 1726. London Mint. George I. PCGS AU-58. S-3626; Fr-325; KM-547. At the zenith for this date, this example is tied with 3 others at this grade level between PCGS and NGC. When looking at the enormous gold flan, it becomes immediately evident why, as the beauty is self-evident. Fully lustered and sparkling, the surfaces display a cohesive appearance, with only the softest of marking in the fields. The details, immaculately engraved, are fully impressed and worthy of presentment to the Hanoverian king. For those looking for wear on the surfaces, very little is demonstrated, with perhaps just a faint touch on the cheekbone. Reaching to towering heights, this 5 Guineas displays all the opulence and grandeur that has come to symbolize Britannia during her reign as preeminent global power, firmly established during the 18th Century. A miraculous and splendid treasure, and one that is not likely to come to market again in the near future. For the esteemed collectors of British coins who demand nothing short of the best, this example serves the highest rank in that aspiration. <strong>To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=the+Augustana+Collection&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Augustana Collection.
