1822 Narrow Harp Proof Pattern Penny
$10,000
George IV 1822 Narrow Harp Pattern Penny. KM.Pn43., S.-. 17.42 g. Laureate bust George IV left, GEORGIUS IV D:G:REX. around. Rev. Narrow crowned harp of 9 strings, HIBERNIA. above, 1822 below. Raised petite inverted W on 2nd feather of angel’s wing, for Thomas Wyon. Plain Edge, coin orientation. Ex Baldwins privately June 2002. Near Gem with much appealing subdued red luster on splendid Proof surfaces. About 5 believed exist, this the finest or nearly so. Very Rare.
Category:
Irish Coins 1600 - 1823
Catalogue Number:
KM.Pn43., S.-
Date:
1822
Denomination:
Pattern Copper Penny
Grade:
Gem Red and Brown Proof
Pedigree:
ex Baldwins
Ruler:
George IV, 1820-1830
Weight:
17.42g