Lot 2513

Description

1826 Proof Shilling, George IV, 1820-30. S-3812, ESC-2411, Davies-232. (S) 5.62g straight-grained edge.^Obverse - features a raised irregular line on the back of the King's neck below hair and extending to truncation^Reverse - Design by Jean B. Merlen. Depicts the royal crest, i.e. crowned British Lion statant guardant standing on St Edwards crown. Below is a united sprig of rose, thistle and shamrock - floral emblems for England, Scotland and Ireland. The legend in full reads BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. A denticular border and a narrow-raised rim surround the coin. All parts of the design in relief exhibit delicate frosting over mirrored fields.^Blue grey iridescent toning over brilliant fields, unmarked FDC and rare.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 101 (lot 2098) F.S. Dobbin Collection; Sale 59 (lot 880), Spink Sale 59 (lot 1651) Norweb Collection.