Lot 1840
Private Pattern "Hercules" Crown, 1820. ESC-243 (rarity-5). Silver. Plain edge. by J.P. Droz after Monneron's pattern by Dupre. Figure of Hercules, seated on a lion's skin, sea shore and column behind, VIS VNITATE FORIOR, Reverse: Crowned shield, DECVS ET TUTAMEN. Beautifully toned. Extremely Rare. Ex Lingford collection (lot 498-£48); Ex Willis Collection, Glendining 1991, Lot476. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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