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DM12452

George II 1740 Two Guineas, 40 struck over 39, MS62+

George II (1727-60), gold Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, 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, weight 16.78g (Schneider 577 dies obv.8/ rev.8; MCE 294; S.3668). Attractively toned, some light hairlines, in our grading opinion a pleasing extremely fine, reverse better, which equates to the NGC grade it has recently been allocated of MS62+ .

NGC Certification 5845559-012.

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.

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