Great Britain 1825 2 pounds
This specimen was lot 32102 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it sold for $50,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "Very Rare 1825 Proof 2 Pounds in Near-Gem Quality, GREAT BRITAIN. Gold 2 Pounds Pattern, 1825. London Mint. George IV. PCGS PROOF-64 Cameo. Plain edge. A proof issue that is incredibly exciting to behold, this marvelous near-Gem demonstrates phenomenal eye appeal with the crisp strike and charming cameo nature. The frosted devices contrast quite nicely with the deeply mirrored fields and present much character. A touch of ruddy-brown toning on the obverse is the only distinction from the otherwise deeply golden color. A refined and handsome proof, and a piece that is beyond elusive, as this is our first offering of this type in proof. From the Augustana Collection." This type was struck in proof 1825-26. It must have been obviousl that the coin was not needed, as it never went into production.
Recorded mintage: unknown but all proofs.
Specification: 15.97 g, 0.917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: S-3799; Fr-374; KM-701; WR-225 (R6).
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