Lot 550
George I (1714-27), Gold Half-Guinea, 1725. Second older laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F.D, some stops weak or absent both sides, Rev. crowned cruciform broad shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, ornamental sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding.BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL. edge obliquely grained, weight 4.21g (MCE 274; S.3637; Fr.329; KM.560). Toned, practically extremely fine. Value $3,500 - UP
The Latin legends translates 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 "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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