HANOVER. George IV. 1820-1830. PB/Tin Splasher for a Two Pound master die (patrix) (29mm, 3.00 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1823. Mostly as made.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1098. Estimated: $ 500

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

Sold For $ 1 100. 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 master die (patrix) (29mm, 3.00 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen. Struck 1823. Bust left; no initials. Reverse with paper still attached. For intended coin, see: W&R 219; Bull, Gold II 947; SCBC 3798. For intended hub, see Hocking 696 or 697. A few marks and scratches. Mostly as made. Extremely rare. Only one example of the coin made from the dies of this hub is known, in the Royal Mint collection.

This and the adjacent lots show the progress of Merlen’s work as he completed the portrait on his master die, which was then used to create the hub. The differences are most evident at the whorl of hair on the top of the king’s head.

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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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