George III 1787 proof Half-Guinea, PF62 CAMEO, by Pingo, only 168 struck, ex Baumhauer Imperial crown

Imperial crown

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Hairlines both sides

A very rare and historically interesting reverse type

George III 1787 proof Half-Guinea, PF62 CAMEO, by Pingo, only 168 struck, ex Baumhauer Imperial crownGeorge III (1760 1820), gold proof Half Guinea, 1787, fifth laureate head right, Latin legend surrounding, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA., rev. spade shaped crowned quartered shield of arms, date below, legend reads in abbreviated Latin commencing lower left, M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., edge, plain, weight 4. 39g (EGC 828 R3; WR 130; S. 3735). A good strike with clear fields, light toning spots on reverse spade and obverse