Lot 399
Great Britain. Proof Spade Guinea, 1787. S.3729; WR-104. "Plain border." George III, 1760-1820. Portrait by Pingo, the Fifth Laureate Head, right. Reverse: Crowned, spade-shaped shield. Plain edge. Especially choice and most desirable as a classic of the late 18th century. R3, very rare. One of the very finest extant! NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo.
168 Proofs were struck of Lewis Pingo's new design, including 100 given to directors of the Bank of England. The purpose was to preserve examples of the currency type first issued in this year.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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