Lot 1131
George III (1760-1820), Proof silver Sixpence, 1787. Struck on a heavy flan, laureate and cuirassed bust right, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. DEI. GRATIA. rev. large garter star at center, cruciform emblematic shields, Hanoverian arms without hearts, crowns in angles, date at bottom, legend commences lower left, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET L. D. S.R.I.A.TH ET. E. edge plain, weight 4.82g (Bull 2189 R4; ESC 1628 R4; S. 3748; cf KM 606.1). Slight rim imperfection flaw below bust, one nick on jaw, otherwise practically as struck, in NGC holder graded PF 64, Pop 1; the only example graded at both services for the type. extremely rare. Estimated Value $2,750
Ex: Purchased privately through A H Baldwin early 2006, with old dealer ticket giving perhaps a Spink Numismatic Circular number of 93118 which would date it to pre-1920 period.
NGC certification 2722100-010.
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