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Extremely Rare Gold Proof Half-Guinea of King George II
George II (1727-60), Proof gold Half-Guinea, 1728. Young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II.
DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either
side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge plain with longitudinal
striations, weight 5.72g (WR 75 R4; S 3681; KM 565.1). Toned with plenty of proof brilliance, one small
tone spot at base of obverse, otherwise practically as struck, and
extremely rare
; in NGC holder graded PF
64, Pop 2; only 2 examples graded higher at NGC, 1 in PF-64 Cameo, 1 in PF-65 Cameo.
$20,000
Ex Part of an anonymous property of British gold pattern and proof coins all bought from A H Baldwin c.1920-35.
Ex A H Baldwin, Hong Kong Auction 42, 30th August 2007, lot 1101.
NGC certification 2722134-002.
George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1743. Older laureate and draped bust left,
GEORGIUS.II. DEI.GRA-
TIA. toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, garter star at
center, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge inscribed in raised letters DECVS.
ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. DECIMO. SEPTIMO (Bull 1667; ESC 124; S 3688; KM 585.1).
Toned, in PCGS holder graded AU 55.
$2,750
Ex: Purchased from Knightsbridge Coins in January 2004.
PCGS certification 34313086.