Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Auctions    
Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
Lot 2449

Great Britain. Copper Die-Trial Bank Dollar, 1804. George 
            III. Bank of England issue. ESC-152. S-3768 for type. Leaf to 
            center, stop after "REX" and upright "K." Engraver's "centering" or 
            guide lines scribed on obverse die, incuse dot at center of 
            portrait, "24 h" (the coin's weight) scratched in obverse right 
            field in script style of the era. Very clean for what it is, lovely 
            medium brown color. A fascinating and rare glimpse at the creative 
            process of laying out the design! Unique? 
            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,550

Courtesy Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers, Beverly Hills, CA. www.goldbergcoins.com