Lot 3148
Great Britain. Copper Proof Pattern Bank 5 Shillings and Sixpence, 1811. ESC-206; Linecar and Stone-126. George III. Obverse; Laureate draped bust of King left, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse; Legend BANK TOKEN 5S 6D 1811 surrounded by a detailed oak wreath, the stem of which points slightly downwards, J.P. under the tie. A superb caramel colored Proof coin in a very highly collectible grade. A very desirable specimen from an era when there was a shortage of large silver coins to satisfy the national requirements, and the Bank of England experimented with the production of token coinage to fulfil the needs of commerce. NGC graded MS-64 Brown.
Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800.
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