Lot 415
Great Britain. Proof Military Guinea, 1813. WR-114. S-3730; Fr-357; KM-664. George III, 1760-1820. 6th Laureate (Military) Head. Older, portly portrait, right. Reverse: Crowned garter supporting shield. Reeded (curved graining) edge. R4, very rare (11 to 20 known). Seldom seen in any state, let alone this splendid grade. Choice with a cameo portrait. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo.
Proof of Record for the currency issue of this year. The commercial version of these coins was intended to pay British troops abroad who were fighting Napoleon's armies.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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| Realized $18,400 |
