Description
George II (1727-60), Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, intermediate laureate head left, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, date flanking crown, M.B.F. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. B. ET. L. D. S.R.I.A.T. ET. E surrounds, edge grained (S.3668; EGC 575; MCE 294).
Toned, somewhat sweated surfaces, otherwise near very fine in the strike, a pleasing example of the type with all the main details visible.