Lot 579
George III (1760-1820), Proof Halfcrown, 1818. NGC PF62

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£12,000
Description
George III (1760-1820), Proof Halfcrown, 1818, small laureate head right, reverse crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, (ESC 622 ‘R4’; Bull 2101; S.3789). As struck with superb silver and blue toning. Conservatively graded and encapsulated by NGC as PF62.
The only example to be graded by NGC and subsequently the finest graded and top population.
Although attributed a rarity of R4, we suspect that it is even rarer than that. We can only trace the Colin Adam’s specimen in 2005 to have sold at auction in the last 20 years.
Footnote
The Carlton Collection of Halfcrowns - This superb collection of halfcrowns has been accumulated over the last twenty-five years. A type collection with only quality in mind. The majority of the coins presented below are top tier examples in terms of condition, but even more importantly by the exquisite hues and sumptuous toning of many of the pieces.

