Lot 1106
George IV (1820-30). Proof silver Halfcrown, 1826, bare head left, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS IV DEI GRATIA, Rev. crowned helm with garnish over quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover as an escutcheon, garter motto on banner below, DIEU ET MON DROIT, legend surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, weight 14.09g (Bull 2376; Davies 192; ESC 647; S.3808; KM.695). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF61, one of 31 that have been graded; at PCGS 35 pieces have been graded. Estimate Value $3,250 - UP
Ex Leonard Forrer, October 1949. Ex Baldwin Auction 44, 2nd May 2006, lot 976.
NGC certification 2722138-001. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "George IV by the Grace of God," and on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
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