2020 £200 The Three Graces, DCAM PR(PCGS#861440)
2020 £200 The Three Graces, DCAM PR (PCGS#861440)
January 2023 NYINC World Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 23252
- 等级
- PR70DCAM
- 价格
- 93,223
- 详细说明
- GREAT BRITAIN. Gold "Three Graces" 200 Pounds (2 Ounce), 2020. Llantrisant Mint. Elizabeth II. NGC PROOF-70 Ultra Cameo First Releases. Mintage: 335. Crowned bust right, legend around; Reverse: Three female figures, representing Ireland, England and Scotland, a harp, shield and thistle at their feet, quiver and palm branch in exergue. Bright and flashy, this exquisite modern masterpiece combines brilliant hard mirrored fields with intricately engraved frosted cameo devices. This very attractive motif depicts the classic William Wyon design, three graces, with a more refined execution and engraving style. This low mintage modern RARITY garnered a perfect grade from NGC and is free of tone, haze or fog. With original case of issue and certificate of authenticity number 179. The design of the "Three Graces" Pattern Crown was inspired by ancient Greek mythology. Zeus, the king of the Greek gods, married Hera, the queen of the gods, and together they had three daughters. Their three daughters were Aglaia (Brightness), Euphrosyne (Joyfulness), and Thalia (Bloom). They symbolized charm, beauty, nature, creativity, and fertility and as a result, became known as the "Graces." Borrowing from this powerful mythology, William Wyon engraved his rendition of the "Three Graces" to symbolize the enduring relationship that England, Ireland, and Scotland shared with one another as the United Kingdom. The depiction of the "Three Graces" appears on the coin's reverse, with each "Grace" embracing one another. At their feet, there is a harp, shield, and thistle, symbolizing the cultural symbols of each country; the harp symbolizes Ireland, the shield symbolizes England and the thistle symbolizes Scotland. Much like Aglaia, Euphrosyne and Thalia shared a close relationship, these countries also have a strong relationship with one another. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. Click here for certification details from NGC.