Auction: 382 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC
Lot: 417
NGC PF63 BN | *Single Finest* | George IV (1820-1830), Trial Striking of the Crown, 1821, *in copper*, by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge plain with occasional mint filing, 6h (L&S 12; ESC 249 [R4]; Bull 2316 [R6]; Spink 3805), a small staining spot on cheek and evidence of silvering to fields, otherwise choice mint state, excessively rare in this metal with only two others traced at global public auction this Millennium, in NGC holder, conservatively graded PF63 BN (Cert. #6318033-001) [Single Finest Certified]
Provenance
SJA 59, 26 April 2022, lot 368
Sold for
$5,250
Starting price
$5000