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Auction: 25005 - The Carrington and Pallas Collections of Exceptional English and Anglo-Gallic Gold Coins and Proof Sets
Lot: 446

(g) NGC PF63 UCAM | William IV (1830-1837), "Lightweight" Pattern Proof Two-Pounds, 1831, by W Wyon and Merlen, bare head right, rev. crowned shield in mantle, edge plain, 14.775g [228.01grns], 6h (W&R 258; Murdoch III, 438; King 206; Stratos 172; Marsh T20; EGC 1016; S.3828), struck on a curiously thin planchet; an overt metal flaw to drapery of mantle and an unfortunate rim bruise at 1 o'clock, with wisps in otherwise brilliant fields; otherwise possessing an attractive and natural overlying cabinet tone, traces of red wax on reverse shield, a most pleasingly bold and honest extremely fine, in NGC Black 'Pallas' holder, generously graded PF63 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #8534315-002)

Provenance

The "Pallas" Collection of English Coins


Seaby, by private treaty (ref. 734113), 13 May 1974 - £2,600


SCMB, March 1974, G242* and Front Cover - "FDC, RRR" - £2,650


Purchased by Seaby (ref. 734113), 1973 - £2,000



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