Lot 4516
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1816. S.3788; ESC-613; KM-667. George III. Bull head. Obverse: Laureate head of king. Reverse: Crowned shield and garter. Upright die axis. Brilliant uncirculated with a light multi-colored old tone. Very tough in top grades, and much scarcer than the 1817 Halfcrown. This was the first halfcrown portrait of the king, somewhat unkindly called the 'bull head' because of the thickened neck and somewhat aggressive facial expression. The design only lasted two years and was then modified to a smaller portrait (matching the style of the crown) in 1817. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $850 - 950.
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