Lot 413
Great Britain. Bank of England Pattern Five Shillings & Sixpence, 1811. ESC-194A, type of C/4. By C. H. Kuchler. Thick flan, 36.79 grams. George III, 1760-1820. Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, with designer's initials at the truncation as "C.H.K." Reverse: Seated Britannia left, holding spear, while left arm rests on shield. Sharply struck with frosted devices on almost flawless mirror fields. This lovely specimen is beautifully toned in old-time multicolor iridescence that only careful handling, correct storage conditions, and a time span of almost two centuries can produce. The eye appeal is, again, as with the preceding piece, phenomenal. Interestingly, evidence of light die rust can be seen on Britannia. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo.
Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000.
Ex Boulton Family. Rated in ESC as R7, "only one or two examples known." In fact there are two and this is the finest by far. The other known example weighs 36.67 grams and was offered in a 1989 Spink Tokyo auction estimated at 32,000,000 Yen (US $30,000). Semi-Unique and of the greatest importance to the British series.
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