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GOLD 5-GUINEAS 1748
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Old Bust. A beautiful example of this largest gold coin bearing the mature portrait of the king. Bold
strike, highly lustrous for this type with lovely reddish gold toning.
S-3666. PCGS-graded MS62.
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PROOF GOLD 2-GUINEAS BY CROKER 1733
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Young Bust. Plain edge. This extremely rare coin is sometimes labeled a pattern: it is the prototype of
this denomination, struck first for commercial intent the following year. One of the great treasures of the
Tyrant Collection. An exquisite coin possessing a dramatic image of the second Hanoverian king, in high
relief, with brightly mirrored fields and lovely pale reddish gold toning.
S-3667. WR-69 (R5). PCGS-graded PR63+.
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GOLD 2-GUINEAS 1738
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Young Bust. Bold strike with wonderful details on both sides, die-break just beneath the portrait into the
start of the obverse legend, beautiful yellow gold toning.
S-3667B. PCGS-graded MS63.