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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2526Great Britain. Crown, 1818. George III. LVIII edge. The High 
            8 in date variety. S.3787 variety unlisted; ESC unlisted variety; 
            Dav-103; KM-675. The high 8 in date 1818 shilling is a 
            well-documented scarce variety which appears on the market only from 
            time to time. The high 8 Crown is much rarer and is not even entered 
            in many catalogues. This specimen has a superior finish and is free 
            from flaws. Prooflike with deep attractive tone. An opportunity for 
            the crown or George III specialist, or lover of rarities!. NGC 
            graded MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $1,400-1,700. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,050
             


          








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