Lot 1378
Great Britain. Proof Guinea, 1787. S.3729; W&R-104; KM-609. George III, 1760-1820. Plain edge. Portrait by Pingo. Fifth Laureate Head, right. Reverse; Crowned, spade-shaped shield. Lot comes with a jeweler made fitted box for the Guinea and Half Guinea. Pop 1; 1 in 65. PCGS graded Proof 63+. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP
Rariety 3, very rare - 168 Proofs were struck of Lewis Pingo's new design, including 100 given to directors of the Bank of England. The purpose was to preserve examples of the currency type first issued in this year.
The case for the two piece set is included.
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| Realized $16,200 |
