Lot 2451
Great Britain. 1811 Pattern Bank of England Five Shillings & Sixpence. George III. By C. H. Kuchler. ESC-194A, type of C/4. Thick flan, 36.79 grams. Standard obverse type with designer's initials at the truncation as "C.H.K"; rev: Seated Britannia with shield & spear. Sharply struck with frosted devices on almost flawless fields. This lovely specimen is beautifully toned in old time multicolor iridescence that only careful handling, correct storage conditions and a time span of almost two centuries can produce. The eye appeal is exceptional. Rated in ESC as R7, "only one or two examples known." In fact there are two and this is the finest by far. The other known example weighs 36.67 grams and was offered in a 1989 Spink Tokyo auction estimated at 32,000,000 Yen (US$30,000). Semi-Unique and of the greatest importance to the British series. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo.
Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000.
Boulton Family.
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| Realized $32,200 |
