Lot 2449
Great Britain. Copper Die-Trial Bank Dollar, 1804. George III. Bank of England issue. ESC-152. S-3768 for type. Leaf to center, stop after "REX" and upright "K." Engraver's "centering" or guide lines scribed on obverse die, incuse dot at center of portrait, "24 h" (the coin's weight) scratched in obverse right field in script style of the era. Very clean for what it is, lovely medium brown color. A fascinating and rare glimpse at the creative process of laying out the design! Unique? NGC graded AU-58 Brown.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700.
The Cheshire Collection.
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