Maundy Threepence 1765 ESC 2035, the 5 in the date with traces of an overstrike, extremely rare and rated R5 by ESC, NEF/GVF and nicely struck, with minor haymarks and a small scratch on the obverse. Overall a most pleasing coin and excessively rare We note this coin struck from the same dies as a similar piece in our auction A151 (Lot 2746, graded Good Fine/Fine) which realised £1638 inclusive of buyer's premium, this considerably superior and quite possibly one of the finest examples extant
Estimate: 1300-1600 GBP