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PATTERN PROOF GOLD 5-POUNDS 1820
George III, Hanover King, 1760-1820
New portrait facing right combined with the St George slaying the Dragon reverse (first appearance of
this classic motif). Raised lettered edge. Dies engraved by Pistrucci.One of the great treasures of the Ty-
rant Collection. Faint hairlines and tiny contact marks in the soft gold; one of the finest known examples
of this great rarity, the first pattern made for this denomination at the then-new Tower Hill Mint, and the
only 5-Pounds coin struck in this reign.
S-3783. WR-177 (R4). PCGS-graded PR61 Cameo.
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PATTERN PROOF GOLD 2-POUNDS 1820
George III, Hanover King, 1760-1820
New portrait facing right combined with the St George slaying the Dragon reverse. Raised lettered edge.
Dies engraved by Pistrucci. This extremely rare pattern represents the only issue of a coin of this denom-
ination made during this reign. It was minted at the newly opened Tower Hill Mint, located just outside
the walls of the Tower of London. It was the first of a limited series of “double sovereigns” which had
limited commercial appeal and mainly were minted as Proofs for collectors. One of the great treasures
of the Tyrant Collection. A beautiful example featuring a marvelous image of the aged king as well as a
splendidly detailed St George motif.
S-3784. WR-179 (R3). PCGS-graded PR63+ Deep Cameo.
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PROOF GOLD SOVEREIGN 1817
George III, Hanover King, 1760-1820
Reeded edge. A beautiful specimen of the first style of modern sovereign, blessed with reddish gold
toning.
S-3785. WR-197 (R5). PCGS-graded PR63 Deep Cameo.