Great Britain: George III Crown 1820,...

Description

George III Crown 1820, S3787, MS66 NGC, LX regnal edge date, a superb coin, boldly struck, satiny luster on obverse, slightly prooflike on reverse, the surfaces truly pristine and close to perfect with not a single noticeable abrasion, the dies perfectly centered with huge rim denticles on each side, and the toning an even, soft gold with delicate bluish hues. Thoroughly original, and perhaps a candidate for an even higher numerical grade, should anyone care to seek such a thing. The cataloguer cannot recall seeing a finer example of this New Coinage crown, not ever. This date should be rarer than all the other dates of this type, as King George died almost at the start of the year 1820, but evidently many admirers saved examples of his final coinage, in mute tribute to his memory. George III was king of England for six decades. The portrait of him seen on this coin is one of the finest of all.
From the Exeter College Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.276g
ASW: 0.8409oz
Mintage: 448,000

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