George III (1760-1820), Proof gold Half-Sovereign, 1817. Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head right, date below, legend GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA raised rim both sides, rev. inverted die axis, crowned shield of arms, dot below, REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM, edge milled (WR 204 R4; S 3786; cf.Fr .372; cf KM 673). Some light hairlines, brilliant with pleasant light tone, practically as struck, in PCGS holder graded PR 65 Deep Cameo, Pop 1; was in NGC PF-65 Ultra Cameo holder. The only finest examples graded at both services, very rare. Estimated Value $13,500
Ex Dr Robert Hesselgesser Collection, Goldberg Auction 36, Los Angeles, USA, 28th May 2006, lot 1226, when previously slabbed and graded by NGC as PF65 ULTRA CAMEO.
PCGS certification 34312700.