CNG 111, Lot: 1142. Estimate $1000. Sold for $6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

HANOVER. William IV. 1830-1837. Proof AR Shilling (24mm, 5.66 g, 6h). London mint. Dated 1834. Head right / Value and ornamental bar in three lines; all within laurel and oak wreath; crown above; round top 3 in date. ESC 1270; MCE –; SCBC 3835. Proof, toned, light hairlines. Rare.

From the G. W. K. Roberts Collection, purchased from Sidney W. Smith, August 1980 (lot includes ticket).