Lot 1382
Great Britain. Proof 5 Pounds, 1826. S.3797; Fr-373; KM-702. George IV, 1820-1830. Engraved by William Wyon, bare head left, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, Reverse; Quartered shield of arms with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover upon crowned ermine mantle, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO. Issued in the set. Mintage of only 150 pieces struck. This example has the most impressive eye appeal, and would be the stand out of any collection. Very Rare. NGC graded Proof Detail (Obverse Cleaned). Estimated Value $40,000 - UP
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