NGC-Certified English Gold Rarity Featured in Morton and Eden Auction

World coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) are being featured in Morton and Eden’s upcoming Auction 109 sale that is set to take place at Sotheby’s London from November 4-5, 2020. Online bidding is now open.

England 1701 Gold 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 63 Click image to enlarge.

A rare England 1701 Gold 5 Guineas graded NGC MS 63 is the centerpiece of the auction, with an estimate of £40,000 to £50,000 (about $52,000 to $65,000 USD). The 18th century gold coin features the bust of William III, King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1689 to 1702.

In 1701, the Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, Sir Isaac Newton modernized the coin’s design and produced it in limited quantities. The 5 Guineas was the largest and most valuable gold coin issued at the time and only obtainable by the most distinguished in society.

Other NGC-certified highlights include:

• a Great Britain 1826 5 Pounds graded NGC PF 61 Cameo, with an estimate of £25,000 to £30,000 (about $33,000 to $39,000 USD)
• a Great Britain 1887 5 Pounds graded NGC PF 63 Cameo, with an estimate of £14,000 to £18,000 (about $18,000 to $23,000 USD)
• a Great Britain 1893 5 Pounds graded NGC PF 62 Ultra Cameo, with £14,000 to £18,000 (about $18,000 to $23,000 USD)
• a Great Britain 1839 Proof Sovereign graded NGC PF 66★ Cameo, with an estimate of £12,000 to £15,000 (about $16,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Great Britain 1839 Crown graded NGC PF 63+ Cameo, with an estimate of £12,000 to £15,000 (about $16,000 to $20,000 USD)
• a Great Britain 1839 S 3859 Half Sovereign graded NGC PF 65 Ultra Cameo, with an estimate of £5,000 to £7,000 (about $7,000 to $9,000 USD)

All estimates provided by the auction house.