NEW BRUNSWICK TRIAL AND PATTERN SET

Brian Bell writes:

PROVINCE OF CANADA, NEW BRUNSWICK TRIAL and PATTERN SET OF 10 "Most Canadian numismatists can only dream about owning this unique set"

This investment lot features two one-of-a-kind coins and an opportunity of a lifetime. The set includes:

 

• 1861 One Cent, NB-1. PCGS SP65, Brown. London mint, KM6. Bronze, designed by Wyon, gorgeous surfaces with traces of luster in the legends, Ex: Temple, Bell.

 

• 1862 Ten Cents, NB-2. PCGS SP63. Reflective fields under gun metal toning. PCGS indicates this is the only coin graded and may be the only example available to collectors. Surely one of the most outstanding New Brunswick pieces in existence. Ex: Norweb, Temple, Bell. A digital search of the British Museum and the National Currency Collection of Canada was also performed with no hits.

 

• 1862 One Cent, NB-3. More of a trial piece, this coin was issued as part of the extremely rare 1862 Specimen set. Very rare with only two examples known to exist in private hands and both have been certified as Specimen 64 by PCGS. This piece has the more desirable red brown designation with reflective fields under mahogany patina. Ex: Norweb, Temple, Bell.

 

• 1862 Twenty Cents, NB-4. This is an obituary medalet for George W. Wyon, engraver at the Royal Mint. This piece is especially intriguing as a type because of the obverse die was muled with a reverse design that was exclusively used for the Province of New Brunswick 20 cent pieces of 1862 and 1864.This PCGS SP65+ The finest example (by two grades) certified by PCGS. The eye-appeal includes highly reflective silvery pockets in the fields and a stunning array of vibrant autumn-orange in the centers that transitions to a mix of cobalt-blue and burgundy patina at the peripheries.

• 1870 Five Cents, NB-5. Elusive even at the National Currency Museum. Possibly unique and the only Specimen certified (PCGS SP63), this example displays attractive mottled toning with underlying luster. Ex: Norweb, Temple, Bell.

 

• 1870 Ten Cents, NB-6a. This example has a reeded edge. The only example graded at PCGS (SP63), the devices are nicely frosted and combine the watery fields to create a pronounced cameo contrast. This coin may be unique outside of the museum example. Ex: Temple, Bell.

• 1870 Ten Cents, NB-6b. This example has a plain edge. PCGS SP63 with mottled gold, russet, and cobalt-blue toning. This coin may be unique outside of the NCC example. Ex: Norweb, Temple, Bell.

 

• 1871 Twenty Cents, NB-8. Reeded edge, one of three example graded at PCGS (SP62) only one example triumphs this. The fields are highly mirrored with pristine surfaces and a hint of champagne toning. Ex: Temple, Bell.

 

• 1875 Five Cents, NB-9. We believe this may be unique outside of the National Currency Collection. PCGS SP63, toned in an appealing silver-gray with reflective surfaces. Another one of the special coins in this collection.

• 1875H Five Cents, NB-10. As NB-9, except for the H mint mark. The only example graded at PCGS (SP62) with light champagne toning combining with reflective satiny surfaces, the overall appearance is extremely appealing.

We believe this to be unique with no photo provided in Charlton. Charlton states "the previous six pieces (NB-5 to NB-10) obviously have nothing to do with contemplated designs for New Brunswick, since they bear dates after Confederation. It is believed that Sir Charles Fremantle, Deputy Master of the Royal Mint 1868-1894, arranged for proof Specimens of Canadian coins to be struck for the Royal Mint Museum Collection."

Part of the Geoffrey Bell Collection.

To read the complete lot description, see:
Province of Canada Pattern Set of 10 (https://auctions.gbellauctions.com/Province-of-Canada-Pattern-Set-of-10_i53971991)

Brian adds:

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