KoRnholio Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I already have a very nice one, but this one came along and I couldn't pass it up. It has hairlines much like my previous one, but the details are great, showing just a slight hint of wear at the highest points. There's just something about these that I really love. The reverse design is so intricate and has a lot of different elements in a small space but it's very.. majestic. The obverse I really like as well. George IV was the last British king portrayed wearing the Roman-style laurel wreath on any coins. This portrait was only used for a few years before the bare head portrait of his later coinage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I always felt that the shield gave these pieces a very Continental, perhaps even German states look to them. Unfortunately I can't say I've seen any Hanoverian George IV pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoRnholio Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 A couple more pics because taking photos of newps is always fun Got some of the rim toning to show a lot better in these shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 That's an absolutely beautiful coin. I hope that you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeOldeCollector Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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