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GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1738
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Young Bust, modified garnished royal shield. Exceptionally fine with semi-prooflike or reflective sur-
faces and very sharply detailed.
S-3681A. PCGS-graded MS63.
191
GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1745
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
With LIMA hallmark. Intermediate Older Bust. Struck with a hallmark intended to memorialize the
capture of treasure from the Spanish. Very rare. An exceptional example of this rarity, with a deep golden
color tinged with reddish hues.
S-3684. PCGS-graded MS62.
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GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1746
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
Intermediate Older Bust. Only year of this type with the king’s name spelled using a “V” in place of the
“U”. Boldly struck on each side, very choice, superb color.
S-3683A. PCGS-graded MS63.