British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

George III (1760-1820), Bank of England, Trial striking of the obv. for a Bank Token for Five Shillings and Sixpence [or perhaps a medal], by W. Philp, in lead, laureate bust left, signature below truncation, georgius iii · pius fortis defensor fidei around, 45mm, 13.04g (L & S 145). Flan bent at bottom, otherwise fine to very fine, extremely rare (£200-250)