Tag Archive for: Gold Half-Guinea, George II, Hanover King

George II, Gold Half-Guinea 1760 S-3685. PCGS-graded MS66.
George II, Hanover King 1727-1760
Old Bust.
A superb coin with intense satiny luster, fully struck from fresh dies.

George II, Gold Half-Guinea 1746 S-3683A. PCGS-graded MS63.
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.

George II, Gold Half-Guinea 1745 S-3684. PCGS-graded MS62.
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…

George II, Gold Half-Guinea 1738 S-3681A. PCGS-graded MS63.
George II, Hanover King 1727-1760
Young Bust, modified garnished royal shield.
Exceptionally fine with semi-prooflike or reflective surfaces and very sharply detailed.