George IV, Pattern Crown, 1826 SEPTIMO, London, by William Wyon and Jean Baptiste Merlen after Sir Francis Chantrey, bare head left, rev. crowned shield with elaborate garnish, lettered edge downwards, 28.18g, 7h (L&S 28; Bull 2336; ESC 257; S.3806), heavy edge marks and rub to high points from careless handling, otherwise rich darker cabinet tone disguising some original brilliance, a bolder very fine, an evident pocket piece but a rare opportunity for the budget-conscious collector to obtain an otherwise unobtainable type, in NGC holder, graded Proof AU Details ~ Rim Damage (Cert. #6768675-001)
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