HANOVER. George IV. 1820-1830. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound die (28mm, 1.22 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1823. Mostly as made.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1095. Estimated: $ 500

An Important Group of Royal Mint Splashers, Coin-in-Hand Video, Tin

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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HANOVER. George IV. 1820-1830. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound die (28mm, 1.22 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1823. GEORGIUS IIII D : G: BRITANNIAR : REX F : D :, bust left; small JBR below. For intended coin, see: W&R 218; Bull, Gold II 945-6; SCBC 3798. For die, see Hocking 698(?). Edge folded, a few marks and scratches. Mostly as made. Extremely rare.

W&R 218 and W&R 219 are distinguished by the presence of the engraver’s initials below the bust on the obverse. Close examination shows that there is also a slight variation in the hair whorl, with 219 having more strongly engraved lines than 218. This splasher was made from the hub used to create the die for 218, but before Merlen added his initials.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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