Coins and Historical Medals

George III (1760-1820), New coinage, Pattern Crown, 1820, in copper, by J P Droz after Monneron’s pattern by G. Dupré, Hercules seated, attempting to break sticks across his knee, rev. crowned arms, edge plain, 29.45g/7h (L & S 212; ESC 2059; Selig 1209). Even brown patina with superb fields, as struck, very rare £1,500-£2,000