Lot 436
Great Britain. 18 Pence Bank Token, 1811 (one shilling and sixpence). George III. Draped Bust in Armour. S-3771. This is what is known as a Proof of Record, struck primarily for museum collections (the Royal Mint sold these; they were not given to museums), a practice that grew out of legislation for the act of union which called for saving specimens of the coinage each year, commencing in 1800. Precious few have been so carefully preserved as this exquisite specimen, which possesses beautiful, bright golden blue iridescent toning. Very rare so fine! PCGS graded Proof 67.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Part of Terner Collection.
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