George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Crown, 1818 LIX., laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, upwards lettered edge, 28.33g, 6h (ESC 214; Bull 2009; Spink 3787), some surface friction and hints of brightness in otherwise lustrous and peripherally toned fields, extremely fine for this increasingly popular 'Pistrucci' issue.
Estimate: $900 - $1000