Great Britain. Proof ½ Guinea, 1787. S.3735; Fr-362; KM-608; W&R-130. George III, 1760-1820. Plain edge. Older, Fifth Laureate Head, right. Reverse; Crowned, spade-shaped shield. Pop 1; The only one graded at PCGS. PCGS graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP
Struck in higher relief than the currency issues of this style, thus a better "presentation" of the style. The prototype for this design by Lewis Pingo. This is the last of the half guineas, except for the Military type of the Napoleonic years.
Price realized | 6'750 USD |
Starting price | 1'999 USD |
Estimate | 4'000 USD |