Lot 1161
Great Britain. Two Pounds, 1823. S.3798; Fr-375; KM-690. George IV, 1820-1837. Bare head left, tiny J.B.M. below truncation for engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:, Reverse; St. George and dragon right, W.W.P. below broken lance on ground-line for Mint Master William Wellesley Pole, date in exergue, initials B.P. to upper right of exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge engraved in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI IV. One year type. Pop 26; 29 Finer. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Baldwin St. James's Auction 2, Nov 5, 2005, lot 395.
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