The Gary Oddie Collection of English Regal Shillings

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern or Trial Shilling, 1787, in silver, unsigned [by L. Pingo], laureate and cuirassed bust right, georgivs iii dei gratia, rev. m b f et h rex f d b et l s r i a t et e and date, crowned cruciform shields, with hearts, harp with 7 strings, edge diagonally raised, 26mm, 6.03g/12h (DNW 171, 248, same dies; cf. ESC 2129; S 3746). Distinct margin between legend and rim, good very fine and toned, probably very rare £300-£400

This lot is to be sold as part of a special collection, The Gary Oddie Collection of English Regal Shillings.

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Bt W.B.. Goulborn 2010.

The late owner’s ticket suggests this may be a pattern, although perhaps trial would be better terminology as the lettering is of the usual fish-tail type