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World and Swiss Coins and Medals

GROSSBRITANNIEN Königreich

Lot 1267

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George III. 1760-1820. Pattern Crown in Gold 1817, London. 45.18 g. Proof. Laureate and draped bust. By W. Wyon. Plain edge. WR 208. Bull 2030. Von grösster Seltenheit. Nur 7 bekannte Exemplare. / Of the highest rarity. Only 7 pieces known. NGC PF63+ ULTRA CAMEO.

From auction UBS 50, Basel, January 2001, lot 24.

Wyon's design was undoubtedly influenced by T. Simon's pattern crown of 1658 for Oliver Cromwell.