Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 1 25 Sep 2018
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George III (1760-1820), gold Half-Guinea, 1775, third long haired laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III . DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F.ET. H.REX. F.D.B.ET. L.D.S.R.I.AT.ET.E. (Schneider 617; MCE 416; S.3733). Small black spot in Irish harp, lightly toned with underlying brilliance, extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as AU58, very rare indeed.
PCGS certification 485719.58/30375084.
This coin is the finest graded by PCGS of a total of two pieces of this very rare issue, the lesser coin being rated a 53.
Provenance:
Ex London Coins Auction 158, 2nd September 2017, lot 2038.
PCGS certification 485719.58/30375084.
This coin is the finest graded by PCGS of a total of two pieces of this very rare issue, the lesser coin being rated a 53.
Provenance:
Ex London Coins Auction 158, 2nd September 2017, lot 2038.