Lot 414
Great Britain. Pattern Military Guinea, 1813. WR-119. DM-122 (this coin is superior to D-M's). By Thomas Wyon. Reeded edge. George III, 1760-1820. Older, portly, laureate head right. Reverse: Crowned shield garnished with rose, thistle and clover. Struck en medaille. R6, extremely rare (just 3 to 5 known, including those impounded in museums). This specimen is exceptionally choice for proofs or patterns of this period in history, with brilliant mirrors, the cameo portrait and other devices beautifully frosted, producing strong contrast. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo.
Four kinds of reverse designs were executed in gold for the various patterns of the Military Guinea. This one features an elegant crowned shield with sprays of rose, thistle and shamrock at the base. The wonderful, Caesar-like portrait is signed "W" clearly in the field below the truncation of the king's neck, for William Wyon, the Royal Mint's chief engraver and the artist responsible for this magnificent coin.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Plumbridge Collection. Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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