Lot 375
Great Britain. Crown, 1736. S-3686; ESC-121; Dav-1347; KM-575.1. NONO on edge. George II, 1727-1760. Young Head, left. Roses and plumes in the angles. Unusually choice, a beautiful Uncirculated specimen, sharply struck, well centered; considerable mint luster combines with stunning reddish-gold, violet and bluish green pastel toning to create a numismatic masterpiece of unusual eye appeal. NGC graded MS-63.
George II was son and successor to George I, and like his father he was also Prince Elector of his native Hanover. Unlike his father, he embraced being English, lived in London, spoke English, and the early years of his reign were peaceful and prosperous. This lovely coin is a marvelous memento of that period. Crowns of this type are not extremely rare even in Mint State, but seldom is one found so extraordinarily handsome as this one.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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