Description
George IV (1820-30), Shilling, 1824, laureate head left, B.P [Benedetto Pistrucci] below neck, legend reads GEORGIUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX FD. Rev, second crowned quartered shield of arms, garter motto surrounding, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, outer legend reads ANNO 1824, seven strings to Irish harp, eight hearts in Hanoverian shield (S.3811; Bull.2400; ESC.1251).
Lightly toned, some pin prick marks and light surface markings, portrait excellent with some slight fade to the hair nearest Kings eye and to the inner details of the leaf laurels. Reverse, dark amber mint toning, clean fields, well struck. Bold very fine.
Ex M. Anthony, bought 1985
