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Auction: 24014 - The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection of English Silver Coins and Tokens
Lot: 566

George IV (1820-1830), Crown, 1822 TERTIO, laureate head left, rev. St. George and Dragon, downwards lettered edge, 28.25g, 8h (ESC 251; Bull 2318; S.3805), small carbon spots and faint cabinet friction in otherwise brilliant proof-like fields, splendidly choice, and practically as struck from fresher dies, exhibiting strong vein details on the laurel wreath leaves, a remarkable survivor made all the more-extraordinary for its certifiable 19th Century Spink pedigree!

Provenance

The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941)
Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 10 February 1898 - £0.12.6

Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1898 (P.2608, no. 43333) - "GEORGIUS IIII D : G : &c. Laureate bust left. The artist's initials (B.P.) beneath. Rev. St George as before; date and artist's initials in the exergue. Without the enclosing Garter. Edge DECUS &c TERTIO. A brilliant cabinet specimen. F.D.C." - £0.12.6

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Sold for
£4,000

Starting price
£5