Great Britain. Pattern Guinea, 1761. WR-84. DM-97. George III, 1760-1820. Portrait by Yeo, the First Laureate Head, right (as adopted and used only in 1761). Plain edge. Reverse: Crowned and garnished shield. R4, very rare (11 to 20 known). This is among the rarest of all guinea types, and as a Proof it is even more special. In full brilliance, possessing lovely old-time reddish toning, moreso on its reverse. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. Ex Brooker (1971) and Selig collections; Ex Spink sale of March 1909, lot 1112. Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection. Ex Millennia, Lot 390. Categories:
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