George I 1720/18 Crown

coinkat

This is the highest graded George I Crown I own and the latest I have had graded. This is a tough series. The quality is not the best. I suspect the mintage figures are low with some dates on par with Crowns from the reign of George II. The surviving population is hard to estimate.

The Cope and Rayner book, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coins which dates back to 1975, estimates George I Crowns (all dates) in EF ranging from R to R4 with the 1720/18 at R2. I am not certain how this analysis has withstood the test of time. We know that this example is the 4th graded by PCGS in all grades. The coin exhibits better than average lustre- especially on the reverse,

I am providing a brief overview of the coin- Not promote the coin- But to provide numismatic data in connection with the surviving population/condition rarity and handicapping the chances of obtaining coin that just might be of interest to you.

One should really think about whether a coin is as good as it is going to get for you and your collection. I see this type of an analysis as a reasonable step to help manage expectations of what really exists; what you have a realistic chance of obtaining and whether owning the coin at some point in your life as a Collector is better than missing the opportunity altogether.

This coin is as good as it will get for me.

TwoKopeiki

Love everything about this one @coinkat - thanks for sharing!

Samets

Great looking crown!

Clio

Lovely looking example. I think I am often in the same boat of struggling to understand what population exists and whether or not I am "settling" by buying a piece just to find an upgrade shortly after. That one looks exceptional to me, and you may find nicer in the future, but I think it's a great one no matter what else is out there. Congrats!