Description
George II (1727-60), Halfcrown, 1743, old draped laureate bust left, outer toothed border both sides, legend surrounding GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, reads M.B.FE. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., edge inscription DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO SEPTIMO (S.3694; Bull.1684; ESC.603a).
Lightly toned with underlying mint bloom around the legends, the portrait showing especially strong details in the ridges and striations of the King’s hair, some toning spots, few unobtrusive nicks. Rev, reflective surfaces, struck with fresh dies, maroon toning. Good extremely fine. Graded and encapsulated by NGC as MS63+.
Ex. Mildenhall Collection
