Lot 368
Great Britain. Two Guineas, 1726. S-3627; Fr-326; KM-554. George I, 1714-1727. Younger Laureate Head, right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform arms, with alternating scepters at angles, Garter star at center. The last of only a 3-year denominational issue. This is a most impressive specimen! It boasts an extremely deep strike, glowing luster combined with prooflike fields, and only a few tiny abrasions. Virtually a technical gem, which is surely a miracle of survival for so old a large, gold coin. Very rare and clearly among the finest known gold coins of its age. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike.
A few of these evidently were saved as mementos, probably at Court, for Mint State pieces are not unknown. However, this is almost a one-of-a-kind specimen, and simply wonderful for its exquisite eye appeal.
Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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