Description
George II (1727-60), Crown, 1746, Lima, older laureate and draped bust left, Lima below, toothed borders surrounding both sides, legend reads GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, ten strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and surrounds 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 DECIMO NONO (S.3689; ESC.125; Bull 1668).
A sharply struck piece on a high calibre Silver flan, displaying a refined level of the underlying mint lustre and brilliance. Portrait, more or less fully struck up with some light haymarking. Small metal fissure to the left of the eye, some faint vertical adjustment striations. Fields clear from any nicks and marks. Reverse, consistent haymarking, all four coats of arms fully embossed, some unobtrusive hairlines. Uncirculated, a premier example.
