The Gary Oddie Collection of English Regal Shillings

George IV (1820-1830), Pattern Shilling, 1825, in Barton’s metal, by W. Wyon and J.-B. Merlen, bust left, georgius iv dei gratia, date below, rev. britanniarum rex fid def, small lion above crown, rose, thistle and shamrock below, edge grained, 5.00g/6h (ESC 2418). Surface metal fault by lowest lock of King’s hair, somewhat hairlined and marked, otherwise extremely fine and brilliant, exceptionally rare [removed from a certified NGC holder (6897650-002), labelled PF 63 Cameo] £4,000-£5,000

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

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Spink Auction 400 (New York), 31 July 2024, lot 77