Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 10 22 Sep 2017
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British Coins and Medals, William IV, proof crown, 1831, bare head r., W. WYON raised on truncation, rev. crowned shield of arms over mantle (S.3833; ESC.273 [R4]; Bull 2460; KM.715), certified and graded by PCGS as Proof 63, with evenly distributed, deep magenta blue toning
This choice crown varies from the coins issued in the rare Coronation Sets of 1831, which express the engraver's initials simply as 'W.W.' incuse on the truncation of the king's portrait. More than likely, this specimen was struck earlier; then Wyon's name was abbreviated, and the proofs for the set were struck. It is probably more correct technically to call this coin a pattern, and it is very rare. An opportunity for the astute collector of crowns to acquire a piece that remains less than fully appreciated. (32500-37500 GBP)
This choice crown varies from the coins issued in the rare Coronation Sets of 1831, which express the engraver's initials simply as 'W.W.' incuse on the truncation of the king's portrait. More than likely, this specimen was struck earlier; then Wyon's name was abbreviated, and the proofs for the set were struck. It is probably more correct technically to call this coin a pattern, and it is very rare. An opportunity for the astute collector of crowns to acquire a piece that remains less than fully appreciated. (32500-37500 GBP)