Lot 551
George II (1727-60), Proof Gold Half-Guinea, 1728. Young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge plain with longitudinal striations (WR 75 R4; S.3681; KM.565.1). Toned with plenty of proof brilliance, otherwise practically as struck, and extremely rare; has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF63. Value $15,000 - UP
NGC certification 4219985-001. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
Ex. Spink and Son Ltd, London, purchased by J J Pittman November 1952, probably A Collection of Coins of the Reigns of George I, II & III, Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1952, item 10881 for £25
Ex. John Jay Pittman Collection, sold by David Akers Florida, 6th August 1999, lot 3889. Ex RichLyn Collection, Heritage, New York, 3rd January 2016, lot 31248.
Ex. Heritage, ANA Auction Denver, 3rd August 2017, lot 30286.
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