Lot 2605

Description

1853 Proof Groat (Fourpence), The groat and threepence being the same diameter, shared the same obverse master tools. Therefore, the pattern groats listed below are later restrikes from obverse dies not listed in Davies as being used before 1862 (2 A) and 1857 (3 A). Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3913, ESC-3348. (R2) Davies 1228 (Dies 1 A) 1.89g. Straight-grained edge. From the set. Obverse - (no W.W. with striations on truncation) -young head with the lowest hair wave separated from the top of the ear, which has only a trace of a lobe at its base. A long narrow curve to the hair at the bottom of the chignon forms a semicircle. Narrow irregular rim. The right leg of 1st. N in BRITANNIA points to a denticle on the rim. G letters have a right serif only. Reverse - Struck en Medaille Britannia above date and with value on sides. Bulbous end to the top horizontal bar to 5 in date. This die imparts damaged denticles, irregular 3 in date and PENCE lettering. Wire rim with notches above PENCE Grey toned, FDC and very rare.