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George II 1740 gold Two Guineas, intermediate head, 40 struck over 39

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Start price: £3,000

Estimated price: £3,000 - £4,000

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Description

George II (1727-60), gold Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, intermediate laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, date either side of crown, M.B.F. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. B. ET. L. D. S.R.I.A.T. ET. E. edge curved graining, 16.79g (Schneider 577 dies obv. 8/ rev. 8; Bull EGC 575; MCE 294; S.3668). With some mint bloom and red tone with some flecking, good very fine.


Condition report:

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse George by the Grace of God, and on the reverse as King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.The calendar year output of gold was only £196,245 which is the lowest reported for a year when the Two Guinea piece was minted.