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Long Beach Signature Sale 3035 3-5 September 2014
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George III copper Proof Pattern 5 Shillings & 6 Pence (Dollar) 1811 PR64 Red and Brown NGC, ESC-206 (scarce). Plain edge. By I. Philip. 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 faded brown in many of the open areas and much golden-red mint color elsewhere. 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: 1500-2000 USD
George III copper Proof Pattern 5 Shillings & 6 Pence (Dollar) 1811 PR64 Red and Brown NGC, ESC-206 (scarce). Plain edge. By I. Philip. 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 faded brown in many of the open areas and much golden-red mint color elsewhere. 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: 1500-2000 USD