George III 1813 Silver 10 Pence Irish Token - PROOF
Offered is an incredibly scarce, and extremely appealing 1813 silver 10d token issued for use in Ireland under the reign of King George III, KM#Tn5, CC#IG310D-025. What is immediately evident from the frosted devices, razor-sharp strike and mirrored fields is that this is a proof strike, and as such, one of the best type examples of this sought issue available. It is open to discussion whether the minor hairlines in the fields are in fact a result of the planchet being specially prepared / polished, or the result of a historic cleaning - either way they have little bearing on the overall eye-appeal of this beauty, and are here mentioned for completeness. Interestingly, this example displays a light portrait die-clash on the reverse, adding further interest for the discerning collector.
Offered is an incredibly scarce, and extremely appealing 1813 silver 10d token issued for use in Ireland under the reign of King George III, KM#Tn5, CC#IG310D-025. What is immediately evident from the frosted devices, razor-sharp strike and mirrored fields is that this is a proof strike, and as such, one of the best type examples of this sought issue available. It is open to discussion whether the minor hairlines in the fields are in fact a result of the planchet being specially prepared / polished, or the result of a historic cleaning - either way they have little bearing on the overall eye-appeal of this beauty, and are here mentioned for completeness. Interestingly, this example displays a light portrait die-clash on the reverse, adding further interest for the discerning collector.
Offered is an incredibly scarce, and extremely appealing 1813 silver 10d token issued for use in Ireland under the reign of King George III, KM#Tn5, CC#IG310D-025. What is immediately evident from the frosted devices, razor-sharp strike and mirrored fields is that this is a proof strike, and as such, one of the best type examples of this sought issue available. It is open to discussion whether the minor hairlines in the fields are in fact a result of the planchet being specially prepared / polished, or the result of a historic cleaning - either way they have little bearing on the overall eye-appeal of this beauty, and are here mentioned for completeness. Interestingly, this example displays a light portrait die-clash on the reverse, adding further interest for the discerning collector.