George IV (1820-1830), 1825, proof in copper, by W. Wyon (the bust after Sir Francis Chantrey), laureate bust left, rev. Britannia seated right, two incuse lines on saltire, 9.38g/12h (BMC 1432; cf. S 3824). A few toning spots, extremely fine or better, extremely rare, a much under-appreciated rarity £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Pattern and Proof Halfpence from the Paul Cattermole Collection.

View
Collection

bt C.D. Cooke December 2016

The 1825 proof is not listed in the Spink catalogue