Lot 1232
Great Britain. Proof Third Guinea, 1813. George III. S-3740; Fr-367a; KM-650; WR-140: R6, extremely rare, just 3 to 5 pieces known. 2nd Laureate Head with short hair; engraved by Lewis Pingo after the model by Marchant. Also, this date is rare in and of itself as the final year of issue of this denomination, struck during the Napoleon War. Exact Proof mintage is unknown. Gem cameo Proof, marvelous original color. Possibly the finest known specimen, with a provenance that cannot be beaten. Ex Virgil Brand; also ex Norweb (Spink Auctions, November 1986, lot 1032). PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000.
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