Great Britain. Hanover, George III AR Crown.
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LOT 3568

Great Britain. Hanover, George III AR Crown. 1760-1820.

London mint. Dated RY LIX and 1819. 'New Coinage' Crown. Designs by Benedetto Pistrucci. GEORGIUS III D : G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:, laureate head to right, small PISTRUCCI beneath truncation, date below / St. George on horseback to right, holding sword with right hand and wearing plumed helmet and billowing cloak, slaying the dragon which falls to right; small PISTRUCCI beneath ground line, W (Wyon) on buckle; Order of the Garter motto in Old French around: HONI • SOIT • QUI • MAL • Y • PENSE. Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN (rosette) ANNO REGNI LIX (rosette). Bull 2010; ESC 215; SCBC 3787. Near Extremely Fine. Lightly toned; scattered scratches.(28.16gr, 38mm, 6h).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3568

Great Britain. Hanover, George III AR Crown.

Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)

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