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George IV Proof Half-Sovereign, 1823. Laureate head, co

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
George IV Proof Half-Sovereign, 1823. Laureate head, co
<B>George IV Proof Half-Sovereign, 1823.</B></I> Laureate head, combined with the "crowned square-topped shield" reverse (decorated at bottom with diminutive rose, thistle and shamrock). Reeded edge. S-3803 for type (Proof not listed). WR-245. Rated R6 (3 to 5 known), this is an exceedingly rare specimen, made for the record (often called a Proof of Record) after the Act of Union of 1800 called for the making of such specimens for preservation in museums. Sharp as a tack in strike, with lovely old reddish gold toning and some obverse field porosity, this beauty is PR64 CAM PCGS <I>Terner Registry.</B></I> In his 22 years of active collecting of this series, Dr Terner was never presented with more than a single chance to obtain this Proof issue--this very piece. A coin for the astute, patient collector who wants something almost no one else owns or can own.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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