Description
George II (1727-60), Proof Crown, 1746, older laureate and draped bust left, broad toothed borders surrounding both sides, legend reads GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, nine 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 VICESIMO (S.3690; ESC.126; Bull 1669 R; L&S 7).
An academic yet impaired example of the rare 1746 Proof issue, struck on good metal. Some natural wear in the high points, few nicks and hairlines associated with the grade, parts of the flan edges showing an inconsistency. Good very fine, still retaining its iconic appeal, obverse and reverse legends legible, portrait pleasing.
