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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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George III copper Proof Pattern Bank of England 5 Shillings and 6 Pence 1811 PR66 Red and Brown PCGS, ESC-206 (R3). "Wreath" variety. Produced by the Bank of England during the Napoleonic wars, this was one of a variety of suggested denominations that were all abandoned after the war's conclusion, when the normal Crown was made again for George III in 1818. Produced to a simply outstanding degree of quality, this offering has surfaces of deep mahogany with only the lightest handling in line with its certification; not only has it been assigned a premium gem level grade, but its holder is the older 'green label' PCGS type which is known to have been stricter than present standards. Accordingly, who knows what grade this piece would receive were it resubmitted? With flawless detail to the iconic reverse wreath and an overall breathtaking eye appeal, a wonderful pattern for a coin which never was and a piece deserving of placement within an elite collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2200-2800 USD
George III copper Proof Pattern Bank of England 5 Shillings and 6 Pence 1811 PR66 Red and Brown PCGS, ESC-206 (R3). "Wreath" variety. Produced by the Bank of England during the Napoleonic wars, this was one of a variety of suggested denominations that were all abandoned after the war's conclusion, when the normal Crown was made again for George III in 1818. Produced to a simply outstanding degree of quality, this offering has surfaces of deep mahogany with only the lightest handling in line with its certification; not only has it been assigned a premium gem level grade, but its holder is the older 'green label' PCGS type which is known to have been stricter than present standards. Accordingly, who knows what grade this piece would receive were it resubmitted? With flawless detail to the iconic reverse wreath and an overall breathtaking eye appeal, a wonderful pattern for a coin which never was and a piece deserving of placement within an elite collection.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2200-2800 USD