Description
George IV (1820-30), Crown, 1821, Secundo, laureate head left, B.P below truncation for Benedetto Pistrucci, legend reads, GEORGIUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX FD. Rev, Saint George slaying dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to the right, edge inscription as, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI SECUNDO (S.3805; Bull.2310; ESC.246).
Iridescent prooflike toning, free from surface markings other than the faintest hairlines, portrait especially the King’s hair struck with razor like precision. Rev, with the exception of a few nicks is much as struck, frosted in the fields. Uncirculated, choice example.
