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George III Crown 1820 MS63 NGC, KM675, S-3787, ESC-Unl. LX edge. M/N in BRITANNIARUM, and no stop after TUTAMEN on edge (a feature only found on 1819 Crowns). Of the highest rarity; presently the only example known to bear these errors, and a variety which, were it listed in ESC, would quite possibly be an R7 coin. All George III Crowns are missing the inner-right serif to the M in BRITANNIARUM, and this present coin may offer an explanation why; in being struck over an N, the original M has been disrupted and the serif lost. Accordingly, this coin may well have been struck as a Proof from a master die, substantiated through the exceptional surface and strike quality. Despite being part of a series which was exceptionally well made and thus makes it difficult to distinguish Proof from business strikes, the present piece does firmly give the impression of a special striking, with razor-sharp detail and immaculate reflective surfaces, lightly toned at the peripheries. A piece which fully deserves in-hand inspection for an accurate appreciation of its quality and eye appeal, an unmatchable Crown for only the highest tier collector of British silver.
Ex. Van Roekel Collection (Christie's Auction 1286, November 2001, Lot 200)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-iii-crown-1820-ms63-ngc-/a/3076-31644.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 1500-2000 USD
George III Crown 1820 MS63 NGC, KM675, S-3787, ESC-Unl. LX edge. M/N in BRITANNIARUM, and no stop after TUTAMEN on edge (a feature only found on 1819 Crowns). Of the highest rarity; presently the only example known to bear these errors, and a variety which, were it listed in ESC, would quite possibly be an R7 coin. All George III Crowns are missing the inner-right serif to the M in BRITANNIARUM, and this present coin may offer an explanation why; in being struck over an N, the original M has been disrupted and the serif lost. Accordingly, this coin may well have been struck as a Proof from a master die, substantiated through the exceptional surface and strike quality. Despite being part of a series which was exceptionally well made and thus makes it difficult to distinguish Proof from business strikes, the present piece does firmly give the impression of a special striking, with razor-sharp detail and immaculate reflective surfaces, lightly toned at the peripheries. A piece which fully deserves in-hand inspection for an accurate appreciation of its quality and eye appeal, an unmatchable Crown for only the highest tier collector of British silver.
Ex. Van Roekel Collection (Christie's Auction 1286, November 2001, Lot 200)
https://coins.ha.com/itm/great-britain/great-britain-george-iii-crown-1820-ms63-ngc-/a/3076-31644.s?type=CoinArchives3076
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD