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Tyrants of the Thames
175
SILVER CROWN 1723
George I, Hanover King, 1714-1727
SSC in angles on reverse. Laureate Bust, the only style of portrait used on Crowns. Struck from silver
provided to the Royal Mint by the South Sea Company of London, and bearing its famous initials. A
beautiful example of this classic coin, minted in only one year, sharply struck across both sides and with
high rims, choice surfaces, and lovely old-cabinet brownish gray patina.
S-3640. PCGS-graded MS62.
176
GOLD 5-GUINEAS 1729
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
With EIC hallmark for the East India Company. Young Bust. Struck from gold supplied by the East India
Company of London. A choice and really superior example of this classic rarity, with brilliant luster
gleaming through light reddish rose-gold toning, struck with as much detail as can be found on any ex-
amples of this issue (the portrait and royal shield both sharp in all features), with only trifling abrasions
and a faint short mint-made adjustment through the shield’s center and another through the hair-lock
over the king’s ear: a visual delight!
S-3664. PCGS-graded MS62.
177
GOLD 5-GUINEAS 1741
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Young Bust. A fully Mint State example possessing a full strike, intense luster, choice surfaces and rims,
and gorgeous light yellow-gold surfaces.
S-3663A. PCGS-graded MS62.