Lot 1949
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1751. George II Old Laureate Head. S-3696; KM-584.2. The rarer of the two dates struck for currency or specie purposes of this style, rated R3 in Uncirculated by the Cope & Rayner book. "VICESIMO QVARTO" regnal edge date. Few pieces, even the finest, exhibit the pristine surfaces and deep strike of this wonderful coin. Despite the PCGS grade, the cataloguer chooses to call this Gem Uncirculated; it has medium silvery gray toning mixed with some pale gold and hints of lilac, and a sharp strike overall. Elusive in this grade. Catalogues for 1,250 Pounds in EF grade in the 2004 Spink guidebook. PCGS graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,500.
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| Realized $2,645 |
