Auction: 4002 - The Marshall Collection of British & World Coins
Lot: 232
George IV (1820-30), Pattern Crown, 1820, by Mills for Whiteaves, very large bare head facing left, g.mills f on truncation, date below in Roman numerals, georgius iv dei gratia, rev. struck en medaille, Royal arms on square shield within garter, crowned with supporters, banner motto below, pub. by r. whiteaves below, britanniarum et han: rex fidei defensor edge, plain (ESC 259 R3; L&S 7) attractively toned, with a hint of cabinet friction, otherwise mint state and extremely rare Estimate £ 2,500-3,000 provenance Spink Numismatic Circular, August-September 1942, no.15857 £17-10-0
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