THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Lot 2513 SESSION 10 (7.30PM WEDNESDAY 27TH JULY) THE VERENE COLLECTION OF BRITISH PROOFS
Estimate $2,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $1,500
1826 PROOF SHILLING, George IV, 1820-30. S-3812, ESC-2411, Davies-232. (S) 5.62g straight-grained edge.^Obverse - features a raised irregular line on the back of the King's neck below hair and extending to truncation^Reverse - Design by Jean B. Merlen. Depicts the royal crest, i.e. crowned British Lion statant guardant standing on St Edwards crown. Below is a united sprig of rose, thistle and shamrock - floral emblems for England, Scotland and Ireland. The legend in full reads BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. A denticular border and a narrow-raised rim surround the coin. All parts of the design in relief exhibit delicate frosting over mirrored fields.^Blue grey iridescent toning over brilliant fields, unmarked FDC and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 101 (lot 2098) F.S. Dobbin Collection; Sale 59 (lot 880), Spink Sale 59 (lot 1651) Norweb Collection.
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1826 PROOF SHILLING, George IV, 1820-30. S-3812, ESC-2411, Davies-232. (S) 5.62g straight-grained edge.^Obverse - features ...
Estimate $2,000
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