Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

William IV (1830-1837), Crown, uniface pattern or die trial in lead, by J.B. Merlen, small ornate shield within collar and garter, flanked by royal supporters, date half-erased, reading anno 18, wide border bearing the note ‘Merlin’s Crown good, but too good, too high L.C.W’ in Wyon’s hand (L & S 13, this coin; ESC 2470, this coin). As made, interesting and unique [slabbed NGC MS 64] £4,000-£5,000

Provenance: H.M. Lingford Collection, Part I, Glendining Auction, 24-26 October 1950, lot 542