Description
George II (1727-60), Crown, 1739, young laureate and draped bust left, toothed border surrounding both sides , legend commences GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses struck in angles, date flanking top crown, legend reads M.B.F.ET H.REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I. A.T ET.E., edge inscription DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DVODECIMO (S.3687; ESC. 122; Bull 1665).
Lightly toned, underlying mint lustre beneath legends, some flecking and adjustment marks in portrait not negating the impressive strike, very few surface markings or nicks. Reverse, some haymarking and bagmarks, mint lustre more obvious and pronounced, all four roses displaying their inner petals, toothed border most impressive. Extremely fine.
