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Coronation of George IV, 1821, medal in silver (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070; Eimer 1146a) with case of issue. Attractive iridescent tone, brilliant FDC.
Estimate $450
SOLD $2,300
Coronation of George IV, medal in bronzed copper (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070; Eimer 1146a) with case of issue. Attractive red chocolate brown obverse brilliant, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $480
1826 Proof Set Case - New Bare Head Coinage Issue, George IV, 1820-30. 1826, S-PS1 New Issue Five Sovereigns to Farthing (11 coins). Contemporary extremely rare red leather double-sided oval display case fitted with brass swing hooks. This case includes an original protective ground glass window and a removable red velvet roundel tray with a white silk lining. The roundel pattern is oval, with the minor coins positioned left progressing to the largest on the right side of the tray. The two lids enable both sides of the coins to be viewed. The case reveals minor repairs, and the wooden frame is slightly distorted, as is typical for this type of wooden framed case. Mintage estimated at 414 sets struck. The number of individual low denomination silver and copper proof coins privately struck is more significant but remains unknown.^The coins present with an inverted reverse (6h dies in coin orientation) unless otherwise described. ^OBVERSE DESCRIPTIONS: Design by William Wyon from a sculptured bust by Sir Francis Chantrey. The gold and silver coins have a common obverse comprising: - Left facing (Sinester) undraped bust of King George the Fourth with an elaborately curled wig. The above shoulder truncation is bare, and underneath is the date 1826 flanked by decorative (comprising an oval surrounded by six beads to form a floret) stops. Effigy surrounded by the legend GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA "George the fourth by the grace of God" a denticular border and a narrow-raised rim surround the coin. All parts of the design in relief exhibit delicate frosting over mirrored fields.^The copper (bronzed) coins have a common obverse by W. Wyon as above, comprising: - Left facing (Sinester) bare bust of King George the Fourth with elaborately curled wig fitted with a laurel wreath tied with a looped ribbon, one end of which is loose and dangles below the ear. The above shoulder truncation is bare, and underneath is the date 1826 flanked by decorative stops as per the precious metal coins above. The effigy is surrounded by the legend GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA "George the fourth by the grace of God" a long denticular border, and a wide flat raised rim to surround the coin. Possible due to the bronzing, the relief design exhibits delicate frosting; however, the fields are mirror finished. There are slight variations in the detail of the hair, wreath (number of berries) and tie ribbon between the three denominations. ^Fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
1826 Proof Set Case, Contemporary maroon leather rectangular presentation case with brass swing hooks. The Interior comprises red velvet roundels in a 3-5-3 pattern and red ribbon coin lifters, and plain white silk lining to the lid. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $950
1826 Proof Five Sovereigns, George IV, 1820-30. S-3797, L&S 27, W&R 213 (R3) 39.91g. Edge inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO SEPTIMO "an ornament and a safeguard seventh regnal year" in small raised (in relief) lettering ^Reverse - Shield bearing G IV royal arms within an ornately edged ermine mantle drawn at the top corners by tasselled cords and surmounted by a stylized St Edwards Crown. The design is surrounded by the Latin legend BRITTANARIUM REX FID:ei DEF:ensor "King of the Britain's defender of the faith". A denticular border and a narrow-raised rim surround the coin. All parts of the design in relief exhibit delicate frosting over mirrored fields. ^Deep cameo proof with planchet and die polishing striations in the fields only, minor hairlines near G of Gratia and in front of King's nose, otherwise nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $60,000
SOLD $160,000
1826 Proof Two Sovereigns, George IV, 1820-30. S-3799, W&R 228 (R2) 15.95g. Edge inscribed as per the five sovereign Reverse - Shield incorporating Ensigns' armorial surrounded by more restrained Baroque decoration and surmounted by the St Edwards crown. The legend, border, rim and frosting are as per the five sovereign coin. Planchet and die polishing striations in the field only, minor hairlines on the obverse, possibly has been wiped on the portrait, otherwise nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $22,000
1826 Proof One Sovereign, George IV, 1820-30. S-3801, W&R 237 (R2) 8.01g. Reverse - Shield incorporating Ensigns' armorial surrounded by more restrained Baroque decoration and surmounted by the St Edwards crown. The legend, border, rim and frosting are as per the 5 and 2 sovereign coins. Obverse hairlines, brilliant, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $15,000
1826 Proof One Sovereign - legend variety, George IV, 1820-30. S-3801 W&R 237-not listed (R?) 7.98g. Obverse- missing left serif to R in GEORGIUS Reverse - Shield incorporating Ensigns' armorial surrounded by more restrained Baroque decoration and surmounted by the St Edwards crown. The legend, border, rim and frosting are as per the 5 and 2 sovereign coins. A gem original proof attractive orange yellow without any noticeable contact marks, FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $28,000
1826 Proof Half Sovereign, George IV, 1820-30. S-3804A, W&R 249? (R?) 4.02g. straight-grained edge with a wider rim Obverse - extra tuft of hair. Reverse - as for one sovereign in reduced scale. Surface contact marks, otherwise brilliant nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $8,500
1826 Proof Half Sovereign, George IV, 1820-30. S-3804, W&R 249 (R2) 3.98g straight-grained edge with a narrow rim. Both obverse dies identical to those used to strike the sixpence. Obverse - single tuft. Reverse - as for one sovereign in reduced scale. Choice original proof with attractive orange yellow, nearly without contact marks, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $11,500
1826 Proof Crown, George IV, 1820-30. S-3806; ESC-2336; L&S 28; Davies-151. (R) 28.16g. Lettered edge inscribed as per the five sovereigns.^Reverse - Design by Jean B. Merlen. Crowned King's shield is bearing royal arms. Above this is an ornate armet with a barred full-face helmet and elaborate foliate lambrequins cascading down the shield's sides. The St Edwards crown surmounts the whole design. Underneath the shield is a textured scroll with the French inscription DIEU ET MON DROIT "God and my right"; the scroll terminates in divided foliate decorations balancing the decoration of the shield above. The Latin legend surrounds the whole design as per the five sovereign. A denticular border and a narrow-raised rim surround the coin. All parts of the design in relief exhibit delicate frosting over mirrored fields.^Contact marks under DEF, attractive blue iridescent toning, FDC/nearly FDC.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $23,000
1826 Proof Half Crown, George IV, 1820-30. S-3809, ESC-2376, Davies-192. (S) 14.14g straight-grained edge.^Reverse - as for crown in reduced scale.^Attractive blue grey toning, FDC and rare.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $4,200
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.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,500
1826 Proof Shilling, George IV, 1820-30. S-3812, ESC-2411, Davies-232. (R2) 5.61g straight-grained edge. Obverse - the scarcer variety without the raised line approximately 1 in 4 proof shillings present in this form and is likely an earlier strike. 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. Attractive blue and grey toning over brilliant fields, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,600
1826 Proof sixpence, George IV, 1820-30. S-3815, ESC-2434, Davies-270. (S) 2.82g. straight-grained edge with a broader rim. Obverse - king as an extra tuft of hair on the face side of the ear, the left side of the R in GRATIA points to a gap between denticles on the rim. Reverse - as for shilling in reduced scale. Both coins are affectionately known as the lion shilling and sixpence. The design was well regarded, and updated versions appeared in issues for Edw.VII and G.V-VI. Both obverse dies are identical to those used to strike the half sovereign. Dark blue grey toned brilliant proof, minor obverse spotting, otherwise FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,800
1826 Proof Sixpence, George IV, 1820-30. S-3815, ESC-2435, Davies-271. (R2)2.83g. straight-grained edge with a narrow rim. Obverse - single tuft of hair on the face side of the ear (approximately 1 in 3 sixpences present in this single tuft version); the left side of the R in GRATIA points to a denticle on the rim. Reverse - as for shilling in reduced scale. Both coins are affectionately known as the lion shilling and sixpence. The design was well regarded, and updated versions appeared in issues for Edw.VII and G.V-VI. Light blue grey 'milky' tone on brilliant surface, unmarked FDC and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $1,600
1826 Regular Maundy Set with Case, The Maundy is included to provide a complete inventory of the coins issued in 1826. George IV, 1820-30. S-3816; ESC-2450; Davies-284. Fourpence to Penny Silver (4 coins) with a contemporary case. Obverse - Laureate bust, design by Pistrucci; Reverse - design by Jean B. Merlen. Date split by St Edwards Crowned Arabic numeral (denoting value) surrounded by an oak wreath. 4d 1.88g, 3d 1.41g, 2d 0.94g - has T over B in BRITANNIAR (ESC-2451 R3) and 1d 0.46g. Nearly uncirculated with mixed toning. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
1826 Regular Maundy Set, George IV, 1820-30. S-3816; ESC-2450; Davies-284. Fourpence to Penny Silver (4 coins). Obverse - Laureate bust- design by Pistrucci; Reverse - Date split by St Edwards Crowned Arabic numeral (denoting value) surrounded by an oak wreath, design by Jean B. Merlen. 4d, 3d, 2d has T over B in BRITANNIAR (ESC-2451 R3) and 1d. The owner has not observed an 1826 maundy 2d without the overstruck B. Nearly uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $350
SOLD $440
1826 Proof Penny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3823, Peck 1423 (S). 18.77g. plain arms on the saltire. Reverse - Abbreviated legend BRITTANAR:ium REX FID:ei D.E.F.:ensor. Dexter facing Britannia holding an ornamented trident in her left hand. She is seated on a plinth, which forms an exergue. Her right-hand steadies a shield emblazoned with the Union flag and is partially covered by her tunic. The flag of Scotland - St Andrews cross or Saltire i.e. the X shaped cross on the shield, has three different cross versions ( see lots XX below). The cross can be bare or with either a thin or thick raised line. Her clothing is in the classic style from sandaled feet, flowing tunic and armoured decoration across the breast, which terminates in a lion's head. She is wearing a plumed Corinthian helmet. Below the exergue are the three floral symbols as in the shilling. However, the posy is treated more economically with a thinner rendition. A denticular border and a wide, flat, raised rim surround the coin. The relief design rarely exhibits any frosting; however, the fields are mirror finished. Minor obverse rim bruise at 9 o'clock, slight spotting, nearly FDC and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $850
1826 Proof Penny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3823, Peck 1423 (S). 18.88g. plain arms on the saltire. Full dark chocolate bronzed surface with hints of red in the floral arrangement below Britannia, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,200
1826 Proof Penny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3823, Peck 1426 (R). 18.57g, thin line in relief on arms of the saltire. Bluish tinges to full chocolate bronzed patina, slight spotting on the reverse, otherwise FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,250
1826 Proof Penny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3823, Peck 1428 (R). 19.40g, thick line in relief on arms of the saltire Faint obverse spotting, attractive chocolate brilliance, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
1826 Proof Halfpenny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3824, Peck 1434 (VS). 9.21g. two incuse lines on arms of the saltire Reverse - Similar to the penny in reduced scale. Longer stems to floral emblems and full straps to sandal. Saltire on shield occurs in two varieties the cross can have two fine incuse lines near the edges or one raised thick line biased to one side (see lot xxx below). Slight spotting, otherwise FDC and very scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $500
1826 Proof Halfpenny, George IV, 1820-30, S-3824, Peck 1436, 9.41g. Bronzed Proof with two incuse lines on saltire. Attractive chocolate brown, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $600
1826 Proof Halfpenny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3824, Peck 1437 (VS). 9.58g, single thick line in relief on arms of the saltire. Chocolate brown patina, FDC and very scarce.
Estimate $900
SOLD $500
1826 Proof Farthing, George IV, 1820-30. S-3825, Peck 1440 (S). 4.76g. a single central incuse line down the cross (making three incuse lines) on the saltire. Reverse - Similar to the Halfpenny in reduced scale. Different trident ornamentation where the shaft connects to prongs Longer plume to the helmet. Only one variety for the saltire with a narrow incuse line down the centre of each arm of the cross. Slight spotting, otherwise FDC and scarce.
Estimate $700
SOLD $500
1826 Proof Farthing, George IV, 1820-30. S-3825, Peck 1440 (S). 4.72g, single central incuse line down the arms (making three incuse lines) on the saltire. Spotting over deep chocolate patina, otherwise FDC and rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $600
1826 Proof Penny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3823, Peck 1424 (R). 18.87g. Copper Proof with plain arms on the saltire.^Attractive light red and brown with blue iridescence, softer strike on devices closer to currency strike, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
1826 Proof Halfpenny, George IV, 1820-30. S-3824, Peck 1435 (V.R.). 9.31g. Copper Proof with two incuse lines on arms of the saltire.^Sharp strike, most attractive red and blue brown brilliance, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $800
1826 Proof Farthing, George IV, 1820-30. S-3825, Peck 1441 (R). 4.65g. Copper Proof with single central incuse line down the arms (making three incuse lines) on the saltire.^Deep strike, attractive tone, slight red on reverse, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,900