Lot 1247
Great Britain. Proof Sovereign, 1821. George IV, Laureate Head. Reeded edge. S-3800; Fr-376; KM-682; WR-231: R3, extremely rare as a Proof. Made in unknown numbers for the Coronation sets. In our Terner One sale, the former Norweb Proof specimen of this date, graded PR64 Deep Cameo by PCGS, sold for $14,375. It was a gorgeous coin with a marvelous provenance. Nonetheless, the present coin is even finer technically, and is visually stunning. The cataloguer has never seen its better, and considers it beyond improvement. Close, long study of this fabulous coin reveals no flaws, not even the most microscopic. Gleaming Gem Proof with a fabulous cameo portrait of the king, and superb contrast on the reverse between the dragon-slayer and the surrounding field. Deep gold color. A truly pristine Proof. PCGS graded Proof 65 Deep Cameo.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
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