Description
George II (1727-60), Crown, 1751, older laureate and draped bust left, toothed border both sides, legend surrounds GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, legend reads M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge inscribed DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO QVARTO, rare (S.3690; Bull.1671; ESC.128).
Attractively toned, some surface markings both sides, a nick to the neck in portrait. Otherwise underlying mint bloom, good very fine to near extremely fine. A much scarcer sought after year.