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GOLD PROOF HALF-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 gorgeous specimen.
S-3804, WR-249 (R2). PCGS-graded PR65+ Deep Cameo.
251
PROOF SILVER CROWN 1826
George IV, Hanover King, 1820-1830
Bare Head. SEPTIMO edge. A splendid example of this rare Proof-only type.
S-3806. PCGS-graded PR64+.
252
PROOF GOLD 2-POUNDS 1831
William IV, Hanover King, 1830-1837
Plain edge. A beautiful example, struck only in Proof state.William IV was Victoria’s uncle, a seaman
by profession, who inherited the English throne as an older man. His coins were all made in relatively
limited numbers, for just a few years. This was the largest gold coin of his reign, minted only in this year
in small quantities. Exceptionally fine; one of the highest graded pieces.
S-3828. WR-258 (R3). PCGS-graded PR64 Deep Cameo.