Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. Numismatic Books. British and World Paper Money.

George III (1760-1820), Halfcrown, 1820; Sixpences (2), both 1787, no hearts and hearts; together with a plated contemporary counterfeit of a Shilling, 1819, 4.97gm [4]. First two very fine, last two extremely fine (£60-80)

Provenance:
1st and 2nd bt W. Allen 1963; 3rd bt Seaby June 1965.

The counterfeit Shilling is of exceptional workmanship and far exceeds the quality of those in DNW 48, lot 305