Description
1812 George III, Bank Of England, AR Eighteen Pence, Type 2, S.3772, ESC.2115
A lovely example of this popular token issued by the Bank Of England to address a shortage of silver coinage during the Napoleonic Wars. Well struck with mottled toning over lustrous surfaces. Ex Baldwin’s Vault.
O: Laureate bust of King George III right. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX.
R: BANK TOKEN 1S. 6D. 1812. within an oak wreath.
I would grade this coin Extremely Fine (Sheldon MS60) but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
