Description
George II (1727-60), Two Guineas, 1738, young laureate head left, legend surrounding GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA, stop behind leaf tips. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms, seven strings to the Irish harp, eight hearts in the Luneburg arms, date either side of crown, legend reads, M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E, (S.3667B; EGC.568; MCE.291).
Attractive deep prooflike toning retaining much of the original mint bloom, a definitive portrait showing up all the waves and striations in the King’s hair, few light hairlines both sides normal for the type; some toning patches in front of bust, metal surface reduction mark below truncation. Rev, unobtrusive hairlines to the west of shield. Good extremely fine.
