Lot 3196
George V (1910-36), V.I.P. Proof Threepence, 1936. Struck in 0.500 silver, bare head left, BM raised on truncation for designer Sir Bertram MacKennal (1863-1931), legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:, rev. struck en medaille, three oak sprigs with acorns in a triangular formation, small G at centre for designer George Kruger Gray (1880-1943), denomination in words surrounding, THREE.PENCE., date at bottom (Bull 3964 R4; ESC 2149 note; Davies 1959; S.4042). Toned, practically as struck, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as PR66, very rare. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
PCGS Certification 204675.66/60027278. Currently the joint highest graded piece across both services. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India." These proof issues were only struck at this period of time as a matter of record or for special presentation to V.I.P. visitors to the Royal Mint.
Ex Heritage, New York Signature Sale, 3rd January 2019, lot 22018 part.
Ex St James Auction 21, 19th April 2012, lot 434.
Ex A. H. Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Winter 2013, item BM307.
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