George III - Halfcrowns(2) and Contemporary Brass Forgery - 1819 > Lot No. 074

Description:
Dated 1819. Laureate bust with date below, dies ↑↑. Obv: with GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX legends. Rev: crowned garter and shield with BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: legends.

Measurements:
14.07, 14.02, forgery 11.76 grams.

Condition:
About extremely fine; one toned, one bright with lustre, minor contact marks. The brass forgery (with traces of silvering) about very fine and interesting.

References:
S. 3789; ESC 623.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 250 - 370; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH