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ANA Signature Sale 3041 Sess. 4 13 August 2015
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George III silver Restrike Proof Pattern 1/2 Penny 1797 (1862-80) PR63 NGC, Private mint, Peck-1163 (VR). By W.J. Taylor after Küchler. Struck on 3mm flan. A very rare later striking from reworked original dies that, while very skillfully produced, showing reflectivity in the fields that approaches Soho Mint quality, displays recutting on much of George III's hair as well as the "K" on his bust and "SOHO" on the reverse. This piece, very attractively toned, exhibits lively copper-gold and royal-blue patina over the obverse centers, with mostly gray-brown reverse surfaces. Only minor handling is observed. Contemporary correspondence suggests that only 18-20 coins were struck per die that Taylor had acquired, and considering that restrikes were produced in various medals, that would suggest a mintage of no more than a few in silver. Not surprisingly then, we note only one other modern offering of this issue, that coming in a 2007 Baldwin's auction.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD
George III silver Restrike Proof Pattern 1/2 Penny 1797 (1862-80) PR63 NGC, Private mint, Peck-1163 (VR). By W.J. Taylor after Küchler. Struck on 3mm flan. A very rare later striking from reworked original dies that, while very skillfully produced, showing reflectivity in the fields that approaches Soho Mint quality, displays recutting on much of George III's hair as well as the "K" on his bust and "SOHO" on the reverse. This piece, very attractively toned, exhibits lively copper-gold and royal-blue patina over the obverse centers, with mostly gray-brown reverse surfaces. Only minor handling is observed. Contemporary correspondence suggests that only 18-20 coins were struck per die that Taylor had acquired, and considering that restrikes were produced in various medals, that would suggest a mintage of no more than a few in silver. Not surprisingly then, we note only one other modern offering of this issue, that coming in a 2007 Baldwin's auction.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD