British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Trial striking of the obverse for a Pattern Guinea, by G. Mills, in lead, laureate bust right, georgius iii dei gratia around, edge plain, 12.50g (Montagu 811; Selig –). Fine, extremely rare (£150-200)

Provenance:
W.W. Leycester Collection, Sotheby Auction, 15-23 June 1888, lot unspecified
with Spink 1984