Lot 1259
Great Britain. Pattern ½ Soveregin, 1825. George IV Bare Head: transitional portrait by William Wyon after Francis Legett Chantrey's marble bust and model. Paired with Merlen's shield reverse. WR-248. DM-152. This pattern shows the die combination used for currency coinage beginning in 1826, and also for the 1826 Proof sets. Plain edge, high wire rims (some marks on rim tops). The digit 5 in the date is blundered. R5: extremely rare, 6 to 10 known, including those in museums. Choice Proof with bright mirrored fields and nice cameo, also strong contrast in the shield on the reverse. A lovely example of this important rarity. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500.
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