Great Britain: George III Halfcrown 1817,...

Description

George III Halfcrown 1817, S3788, MS64 PCGS, Bullhead, one of the most difficult 19th-century silver types to find in truly outstanding condition, which this coin is, notwithstanding the grade given to it by the appraisers who put it into a plastic slab. Fact is, this coin is Gem Uncirculated, with a total of two noticeable marks (on the king's cheek and a more subtle one above his eyebrow), booming cartwheel luster beneath delicate golden silvery surfaces having enchanting bullseye toning on the reverse, and a broader swath of similar, rich iridescent bluish gold toning on the obverse. Strike is about as full as can be found on currency pieces, all details of the portrait being crisp, and the reverse shield showing about 90% of even the tiniest of design details. Just about the best one this cataloguer has seen -- so don't be put off by the modest number grade on the slab insert.
From the Exeter College Collection

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 32.30mm
Weight: 14.138g
ASW: 0.4204oz

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