Lot 258
Great Britain. Pattern ½ Sovereign, 1820. George IV Laureate Head, by Pistrucci. WR-239. DM-146. Reeded edge. An ornate reverse shows the crowned Hanover shield, with inverted legend "ANNO 1820" surrounding it, garnished with sprays of rose, shamrock and thistle. R7: just 1 or 2 known, and very possibly unique. A lovely Proof with the portrait brilliant (not frosted), while the reverse devices are deeply frosted. PCGS graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000.
Ex Douglas-Morris Collection.
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