George IV (1820-30), silver Proof Halfcrown, 1825, second bare head left, date below, rosette either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, rev. third type with crowned helmet and crest over quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, ten strings to Irish harp, French banner motto below, DIEU ET MON DROIT, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, weight 14.18g (Bull 2372; Davies 191; ESC 643; C&R 1184 R; S.3809). Toned a little unevenly, good extremely fine and rare.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1998, item 5738.