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Auction: 22117 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 17: Part II - A Gentleman's Collection of Shillings, Sixpences and Maundy Coins - e-Auction
Lot: 1090

George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Shilling, 1750, '5 over 4', 'Wide 0', old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 5.96g, 6h (Bull 1732; ESC 1211; Spink 3704), the overdate very clear, otherwise lightly toned, a pleasing very fine

On this third example with wide 0 the date is very clear and while the 4 under the 5 can be seen, there is no sign of anything under the 0. Perhaps this would support the observation in ESC that the wide 0 is 'always (?) with 5 over 4'.

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Sold for
£120

Starting price
£90