- Extremely rare, rated R5. There are only 6-10 examples known.
- No example has been publicly offered at auction in over 20 years.
- Graded NGC MS62 - an excitingly high grade for a circulation issue of such extreme rarity.
Condition
NGC Mint State 62. Attractive and toned. Some slight weakness of strike as expected of issue, with surface marks and minor wear as indicated by grade. The overdate very well pronounced. Extremely rare. 6-10 examples known.
Reverse
Crowned, garnished shield of arms; date divided above, with second 1 of date struck over 0; · M · B · F · ET · H · REX · F · D · B · ET · L · D · S · R · I · R · A · T · ET · E · [King of Great Britain France and Ireland, defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburgm, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire].
Provenance
ex. SINCONA British Collection, SINCONA 75, lot 225, 16th May 2022.