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Great Britain: William IIII Proof Halfcrown 1831,...
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Description
William IIII Proof Halfcrown 1831, S-3834A, KM-714.1, PF60 NGC. The amount of mishandling on this piece is quite astounding given the rarity of this Proof only date. It is always enjoyable to compare rare coins when they come up for auction. The W.W. on the truncation are the "block" style, but the photo in Spink shows a much shorter W.W. It almost appears as if the W.W. was repunched a second time, making it look somewhat lower than the first punch, causing the elongated the letters. The edge denticles are not as deep and pronounced as the following piece. It is interesting to note the variables for this issue regarding die axis, edge and Wyon's initials. Perhaps they were struck past 1831?More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA World Coin Signature Auction #3002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
18th-21st
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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