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Tyrants of the Thames
247
GOLD PROOF 5-POUNDS 1826
George IV, Hanover King, 1820-1830
Bare Head. Raised lettered edge. Second style of portrait in this reign, requested by the king himself,
based on a marble bust by Chantrey. Estimated mintage, just 150 pieces. A magnificent specimen, prob-
ably as fine as exists.
S-3797, WR-213 (R3). PCGS-graded PR65+ Cameo.
248
GOLD PROOF 2-POUNDS 1826
George IV, Hanover King, 1820-1830
Bare Head. Raised lettered edge. Second style of portrait in this reign, requested by the king himself,
based on a marble bust by Chantrey. Estimated mintage, just 150 pieces. A magnificent specimen.
S-3799, WR-228 (R2). PCGS-graded PR65 Deep Cameo.
249
GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1826
George IV, Hanover King, 1820-1830
Bare Head. Reeded edge. Second style of portrait in this reign, requested by the king himself, based on a
marble bust by Chantrey. Estimated mintage, just 150 pieces. A fabulous specimen.
S-3801, WR-237 (R2). PCGS-graded PR66 Deep Cameo.