HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Groat (18.5mm, 1.95 g, 12h). Early coinage. Tower (London) mint. Dated 1792.Electronic Auction 499 British, Silver Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. George III. 1760-1820. AR Groat (18.5mm, 1.95 g, 12h). Early coinage. Tower (London) mint. Dated 1792. Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Crowned thin 4. Cf. ESC 2419 (for Maundy set); SCBC 3751. Hairlines from a past cleaning. Good VF. This reverse type in thin script is known as “wire money” and was only issued in 1792. |