Lot 391
Great Britain. Proof Pattern Guinea, 1765. WR-88. DM-103 (this coin). George III, 1760-1820. Portrait by Yeo, the Intermediate Laureate Head, right. Reverse: Crowned and garnished shield. Plain edge. A brilliant and very choice specimen, with an impressive provenance. NGC graded Proof 64.
The suggested design, which became the 3rd Head, was first struck as a currency coin in 1765. This pattern is R5, extremely rare (6 to 10 known). It is one of two principal patterns for the Rose Guinea series which followed.
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
Ex Whetmore, Hewitt, Brooker, Douglas-Morris, and Selig collections. Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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