Lot 1229
Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1802. George III, 6th (laureate) head. S-3736; Fr-363; KM-649. This short-lived design pairing was produced for only three years running; it is one of the few types in which Dr. Terner succeeded in locating nice examples of all issued dates. This piece is lustrous with an especially sharp strike on the shallow engraving. While assigned a harsh number grade, it is nonetheless Choice Uncirculated and about as fine as can ever be found, anywhere, in any collection.
Although relatively plentiful in England, they just do not seem to have survived in Mint State, as they are seldom found. Their purpose was pay to soldiers and sailors fighting Napoleon, and you can imagine that a sailor's pay was not saved to be studied! PCGS graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $400 - 550.
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