George III, pattern or trial striking of reverse die (1818), undated, struck in silver on a crown size blank, by Benedetto Pistrucci, St George and the dragon, signature in exergue, legend surrounding with Garter omitted, buckle of Garter below, <I>edge</I> plain (L&S 199), <I>weakly struck at lower right, edge knock, surface marks, good very fine, of the highest rarity</I> | Christie's

Sale 1208

Ancient, English and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Spink London

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16 November 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 685

George III, pattern or trial striking of reverse die (1818), undated, struck in silver on a crown size blank, by Benedetto Pistrucci, St George and the dragon, signature in exergue, legend surrounding with Garter omitted, buckle of Garter below, edge plain (L&S 199), weakly struck at lower right, edge knock, surface marks, good very fine, of the highest rarity

Price realised

GBP 660

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 800

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George III, pattern or trial striking of reverse die (1818), undated, struck in silver on a crown size blank, by Benedetto Pistrucci, St George and the dragon, signature in exergue, legend surrounding with Garter omitted, buckle of Garter below, edge plain (L&S 199), weakly struck at lower right, edge knock, surface marks, good very fine, of the highest rarity

Provenance

Purchased: Seaby, February 1966
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