Heritage World Coin Auctions
Signature Sale 3029 14-16 January 2014
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Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. George III copper Pattern Wreath Dollar 1811, or 5 Shillings & 6 Pence, engraved by I. Philip, plain edge, ESC-206 (scarce), PR64 Red Brown NGC. Made for the Bank of England during the Napoleonic Wars. This is 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. This piece is of the medal-rotation die-alignment sort. The color is mixed, with patches of brown over the mostly golden-red mint color. Nonetheless, there is reflective luster in abundance and the strike is excellent. A few nicks are seen on the king's cheek. This coin is an excellent example of an always popular type.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. George III copper Pattern Wreath Dollar 1811, or 5 Shillings & 6 Pence, engraved by I. Philip, plain edge, ESC-206 (scarce), PR64 Red Brown NGC. Made for the Bank of England during the Napoleonic Wars. This is 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. This piece is of the medal-rotation die-alignment sort. The color is mixed, with patches of brown over the mostly golden-red mint color. Nonetheless, there is reflective luster in abundance and the strike is excellent. A few nicks are seen on the king's cheek. This coin is an excellent example of an always popular type.
Estimate: 2500-3000 USD