Lot 549
George I (1714-27), Gold Quarter Guinea, 1718. Laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D.G. M.B.FE. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL. edge diagonally grained (MCE 277; S.3638; Fr.331; KM.555). Lightly toned with a few flecks, a pleasing extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS63. Value $800 - UP
NGC Certification 4439637-007, we note that of 127 examples graded across both PCGS and NGC this coin falls into the top 20% of the roster of the highest grades. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse as "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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| Realized $900 |
