Lot 4526
Great Britain. Crown, 1818. S.3787; Dav-103; KM-675. George III. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge LVIII. Obverse: Laureate draped bust right, designers name below. Reverse: Inverted axis, St. George slaying dragon, within garter. Razor sharp detail and frosted cameo portrait. Attractive dappled golden blue peripheral toning. An unusually nice specimen. Mint state and now extremely rare. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo.
The 1818-dated Crown was the first Crown piece to be struck for 67 years, and this specimen would certainly have been among the first produced. The year 1816 was a landmark in the history of British coinage. Matthew Boulton and James Watt's steam powered coining machinery replaced the old hand-operated presses, and Pistrucci's stunning design work heralded the onset of a new series which was superior to the older milled coins.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400.
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