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Lot 446

Great Britain. Pattern Double Florin, 1911. Struck in silver by Reginald Huth. George V. Plain Edge. ESC-401: Very Rare in any condition. Struck by Pinches, who also created a variety of other fascinating World patterns about this time, including those for Hawaii. Despite the toga, this is a remarkably lifelike portrait of King George, who is shown fully bearded with the classic "Kitchener" moustache that was so popular at the turn of the century. The reverse is equally appealing, as it shows in elegant detail the various real and mythic symbols of the United Kingdom, including a dragon! The crowned cruciform shields represent the union of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; in the center is the triskeles, age-old symbol of the Isle of Man. Also to be seen are the rose, thistle, shamrock and leek, images which were next thought of for the patterns of the abdicated Edward VIII but never used. All in all, this is among the most intricately conceived silver coins ever struck for the British isles. The ESC rarity rating of R2 does not do justice to the superb state of preservation seen on this magnificent coin. Its Roman Finish is essentially flawless; the color is pale silver-gray, exactly as struck except for a light golden blue iridescence. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
Ex Norweb Collection; Part of Terner Collection.


 
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