Lot 2605
Great Britain. Shilling, 1825. S.3812 (Listed only as Extremely Rare without a price). George IV. Bare head. Reverse: Lion on crown. Roman I in date. Obviously the die-cutter chose an "I" numeral, as used in the legend, instead of a number digit. What he so easily missed produced a remarkable rarity for present-day students of coins to savor! Rarity-7. Only one or two examples known. Undiscovered for many years, this is an incredibly rare coin. If it were a very fine piece it would be an important item, but its high grade elevates it to the realm of the spectacular. The lion is struck fully, right down to the tiny details in his snout! The toning is a pleasing, medium silvery gray. Surfaces nicer than the number grade suggests. Our estimate is, admittedly, a guess and only the bidders will determine its true value. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,500.
The Cheshire Collection.
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