| Spink > Auction 24004 | Auction date: 4 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 337 Price realized: 7,500 GBP (Approx. 9,426 USD / 8,755 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Scotland, Ayrshire, Troon Canal Company, HRH George, Prince of Wales and Seneschal of Scotland, Colonel William Fullarton's, AR 'Prince of Wales' Pattern Coin Set (4) including Halfcrown, "1799" [struck 1828], by M Young after Milton, Ayr, GEORGIVS . P . S . S . C . D . 1799, bare head, draped and cuirassed bust of George IV as Prince of Wales and High Steward of Scotland, rev. . BR . L . PR . E REG . SC . PR ET . SEN COR . DUX (HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE), crowned cruciform shields of arms around central Garter star, Prince of Wales plumes in angles, edge plain, 12.92g, 12h (Dykes, BNJ 2002, pp.156-8; D&H 5; Davis 1), reads 'Milton' under the bust, slight softness to the higher points, otherwise toned, good very fine; and, Shilling, similar, edge plain, 9.00g, 12h (D&H 5), struck on thicker flan than the others hence the heavier weight, rusted dies, blank under bust, residual brilliance and beautifully toned, good very fine; and, Sixpence, similar, edge plain, 3.16g, 1h (D&H 5; Davis 14), M under bust, brillaint surfaces, lightly toned, good very fine; and Halfpenny, similar, edge plain, 8.36g, 12h (D&H 5; Stainton 31d; Davis 5); Milton J under bust, toned with lilac hues, residual brilliance, good very fine, all four coins come in bespoke Spink fitted case, perhaps the only set of its kind (4). Provenance, Bishop & Miller, Coins & Stamps Auction, April 2020, lot 23, Estimate: £4000 - £6000 |  |
