Lot 1635
Sale 104 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
British Colonial, in general, George IV, pattern 1/50 dollar 1823 (Pr.15) (Vice FT7). Beautifully toned, considerable brilliance, attractive brown and iridescent patina, virtually mint state and excessively rare.
Ex R.J.Ford Collection (lot 715) and Ex Robert.A.Climpson Collection, Noble Numismatics Sale 85B (lot 1869).
P.D.Mitchell, cataloguer of the Ford collection, observed that the rims were rounded like a currency issue, however the coinage was never proceeded with and five tons were melted down in 1825. Struck at the Royal Mint from dies by William Wyon.
- Estimate
- $7,000
- Result Status
- Passed in