Lot 1200
Great Britain. Pattern Quarter Guinea, 1764. George III, Young Laureate Head. Plain edge. Designed by Yeo. Formerly attributed to Tanner. WR-141. R5: extremely rare, only 6 to 10 known. The sole currency issue of this denomination struck during this period was that of the year 1762. This was a pattern for a new style showing a more elegant portrait, unfortunately never adopted; thereafter the Quarter Guinea was dropped as a circulating coinage. The gold coins of the beginning of George III's reign are generally rare as a class, as are the patterns, and this beauty is no exception. Its mirror fields glitter with a deep mirror-like quality, accentuating the exquisite engraving. Comes with a famous pedigree: ex Douglas-Morris Collection, lot 76. Of the very few known, several are impounded in museums. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000.
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