Tag Archive for: George II

Coin 336 – Original 1746 Silver Proof Set:,
George II, Hanover King 1727-1760
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1746 Crown. Spink-3690. PCGS-graded Proof-66{1746 Halfcrown. Spink-3696. PCGS-graded Proof-65{1746 Shilling. Spink-3704. PCGS-graded Proof-65{1746 Sixpence. Spink-3711. PCGS-graded Proof-65{A spectacular…

Coin 337 – LIMA treasure denomination set:,
George II, Hanover King 1727-1760
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Gold 5-Guineas 1746-LIMA. Spink-3665. Very rare. PCGS-graded MS62{Gold Guinea 1745-LIMA. Spink-3679. Very rare. PCGS-graded MS64{Gold Half-guinea 1745-LIMA. Spink-3684. Very rare. PCGS-graded MS62{Silver…

Coin 241 – GOLD 2-GUINEAS 1748, NGC MS-64
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3669,
Old Bust, this type struck only in 1748 and 1753-the last 2-guineas coins minted for use in commerce, these large coins being rapidly replaced at this time by banknotes. Rare in this grade, far…

Coin 242 – GOLD GUINEA 1758, NGC MS-66+
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3680,
Old Bust, minted just three years before the reign ended, and probably saved at the time as a memento-just fabulous quality.

Coin 243 – GOLD HALF-GUINEA 1760, PCGS MS-66
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3685,
Old Bust, last year of this type-a superb coin!

Coin 244 – SILVER PROOF CROWN 1732, PCGS Proof 63
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3686,
Young Bust, Roses & Plumes reverse. Plain edge. This type features a young lion-faced badge on the king's shoulder. First year of type. A beautiful and boldly detailed example of this very rare,…

Coin 245 – SILVER CROWN 1732, PCGS MS-64
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3686,
Young Bust, Roses & Plumes reverse. "Currency" issue of the first date. Rare so fine.

Coin 246 – SILVER CROWN 1743, NGC MS-64+
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3688,
Old Bust, Roses reverse. This type features a badge showing an aging lion on the king's shoulder. One of the finest known examples with exquisite toning.

Coin 247 – SILVER PROOF PATTERN HALFCROWN 1731, NGC Proof 62
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
S-3691,
Young Draped Bust, plain (open field) in reverse angles. Plain edge. A very rare prototype pattern for the first coinage of this denomination. Seldom seen.

Coin 231 – GOLD PROOF PATTERN GUINEA 1727, PCGS Proof 64
George II, Hanover King, 1727-1760
WR-70,
First Young Bust, struck on a slightly smaller and thicker flan. Plain edge. Smaller letters in legends (similar to Spink-3670). An extremely rare pattern for the first guinea of this king, of…