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Auction: 24014 - The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection of English Silver Coins and Tokens
Lot: 573

George IV (1820-1830), Halfcrown, 1825, Type 3, dies by William Wyon and Jean Baptiste-Merlen after sir Francis Chantrey, bare head left, rev. crowned helm over square-topped shield adorned with floral garnish, DIEU ET MON DROIT on scroll below, edge straight milled, 14.17g, 6h (ESC 642; Bull 2371; S.3809), an astonishing example, accentuated by a rich cabinet tone bathed in proof-like brilliance across fields, choice FDC, truly rare in this state, and especially so with a certifiable 19th Century Spink provenance

Provenance

The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941)

Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 13 July 1898 - £0.5.0

Spink Numismatic Circular, July 1898 (P.2884, no. 46864) - "1825 (Last Type). GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA. 1825. Head to left. Rev. BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEF : Square shield, highly decorated at top, upon which helmet and crown above. Motto beneath the shield. In finest state. F.D.C." - £0.5.0

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Sold for
£3,800

Starting price
£5