George IV, Proof Crown, 1821, laureate head left, <I>rev.</I> St George and the dragon, date and initials in exergue, <I>edge</I> inscribed SECUNDO (ESC 247; S.3805), <I>a hint of cabinet friction, otherwise practically as struck, attractively toned, rare</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

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Lot 985

George IV, Proof Crown, 1821, laureate head left, rev. St George and the dragon, date and initials in exergue, edge inscribed SECUNDO (ESC 247; S.3805), a hint of cabinet friction, otherwise practically as struck, attractively toned, rare

Price realised

GBP 1,155

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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George IV, Proof Crown, 1821, laureate head left, rev. St George and the dragon, date and initials in exergue, edge inscribed SECUNDO (ESC 247; S.3805), a hint of cabinet friction, otherwise practically as struck, attractively toned, rare
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