1816 George III Proof Halfcrown
The Finest. Top Pop. Plain Edge. NGC - Proof 65
Type:
George III Proof Halfcrown
ESC (Bull):
2088 (R2- Very Rare)
Description:
Obverse: Large head 'Bull head', heavy looking features with a shoulder. Laureate bust, right, long truncation, date below.
Legend: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse: Baroque-style shield within the Garter and Collar of the Garter, St George pendant below, small crown above.
Legend: BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEF : Small lettering on both sides WWP in left, W in right garniture (William Wellesley Pole; Mint Master & William Wyon)
Edge: Plain
Very Rare. This coin is the equal finest certified.Top Population. Please view the Census here
Provenance: Jon Blyth, previously sold May 2017 (previously PCGS certified)