Lot 425
Great Britain. 2 Pounds, 1823. S-3798; Fr-375; KM-690. George IV, 1820-1830. Bare Head left. Reverse: St George and the Dragon, date below. Lettered Edge in high relief. This is one of the finest examples of this coinage ever seen, and one of the prettiest imaginable, as it gleams with a marvelous satin sheen and the metal is beautifully toned a light rosy gold. The king's portrait is in sharp cameo contrast to the surrounding fields. As well, it is so deeply prooflike that, at first glance, it appears to be a Proof. Also, the surfaces are almost perfect. Even the edge gleams with an intense brilliance. This is certainly among the finest known. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
Ex Mortimer Hammel sale, Stack's, 1982, Lot 363, listed there as "Superb" (it realized an awesome $4,000 at that time). Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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| Realized $12,650 |
