| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 31262 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Netherlands William of Orange gold Specimen "Protection in Your Absence" Medal ND (1691) SP63 PCGS, cf. MIR 686-69 (obverse), Vanhoudt 1691-2. 37mm. 23.81gm. By Jan Smeltzing. MARIA D G M BRIT FRAN ET HIB REGINA F D P A Laureate bust left // TE ABSENTE TUEBOR Lioness trampling two snakes to protect male lion and three lion cubs; in exergue REGI REDUCI. Struck to commemorate the sovereignty of Queen Mary during one of William III's excursions to the Low Countries. This type is seldom available in silver with just one public auction result locatable by this cataloger, and our offering is the only gold example known to our firm or PCGS to-date. The Choice preservation here is exemplary, retaining vigorous flash from remnant die polish lines and hints of terracotta patination in the crevices and open areas. The raised motifs admit no notable disturbance to their highpoints, claiming exquisite articulation and coolness for their character. Likely one of a handful of gold pieces extant, undoubtedly heading for a very advanced cabinet. From the Coenen Collection https://coins.ha.com/itm/netherlands/netherlands-william-of-orange-gold-specimen-protection-in-your-absence-medal-nd-1691-sp63-pcgs-/a/3115-31262.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 20000-30000 USD |  |
