Great Britain - Silver & Bronze
Lot 1828 SESSION 6 (Wednesday 4.30pm) Great Britain - Silver & Bronze
Estimate $900
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SOLD $930
GEORGE III, "Northumberland" silver shilling, 1763 (S.3742, ESC 1214). Dull grey patination, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Tom Hanley Collection. This famous rarity of George III, the Northumberland Shilling of 1763 was distributed by Hugh, Earl of Northumberland on his installation in Dublin as Viceroy of Ireland. About 150 pounds worth was minted, representing 3000 shillings, most appear to have had little circulation.
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GEORGE III, "Northumberland" silver shilling, 1763 (S.3742, ESC 1214). Dull grey patination, good very fine ...
Estimate $900
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