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EM14909

George II 1738 Two-Guineas, obv.4 / rev.4, AU55

George II (1727-60), gold Two Guineas, 1738, young laureate head left, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., variety with stop above centre of head, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, seven strings to Irish harp, abbreviated Latin legend, M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E edge grained, weight 16.75g (Schneider 570, obv.4/rev.4; Bull EGC 568; MCE.291; S.3667B). Toned, some light adjustment flecking and light marks, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as AU55.

16.75 grams of 917 gold, made in the UK

NGC Certification 5880656-010.

The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" and continues on to 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 in the year 1738 totalled £269,837.

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