Lot 2114

Sale 100 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

George III, new coinage, engraver's trial for the reverse of the crown, struck from a relief punch onto a uniface copper blank, with a cross hatched line graph to locate sections for reducing or enlarging the design. Extremely fine and believed to be unique.

Ex B. Pistrucci (the engraver) and V.M. Brand Collection.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,650

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