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George II Half-Guinea, 1728. S-3681. Young laureate hea

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:3,750.00 USD Estimated At:15,000.00 - 17,500.00 USD
George II Half-Guinea, 1728. S-3681. Young laureate hea
<B>George II Half-Guinea, 1728.</B></I> S-3681. Young laureate head. Reverse features the first, distinctive shield of arms. A splendid rarity! Here in fact is an ultra-rare (in high grade), 2-year type coin; this date, which is the first year of issue (George II ascended the throne in 1727), catalogues for $2,250 (about $4,500) just in EF grade. So rare in absolute Mint State that the Spink value guide does not give an estimate of value for such a condition (any stage of MS). This specimen may well be the finest known for the following reasons. MS65 PCGS: Gem Uncirculated, booming with bright, satiny gold luster and fully struck on both sides, showing intricate detail in the king's portrait. The reverse shield is so deeply struck that it appears to leap off the golden surface. This is also a <I>Terner Registry</B></I> coin; and this cataloguer, who assembled the Terner Collection, can say with no hesitation that it was the finest half-guinea in Dr Terner's famed holdings, as well as the single finest half-guinea he has seen in the past 30-odd years. It is one of the ultimate classics among Hanover gold coins. If you know what you're looking at, you will bid eagerly for the chance to obtain this gem. If British gold is a new fascination for you, please do take the rare opportunity to view this marvelous coin. It is one of the finest known British gold coins of the early 18th century. Extremely rare in this stunning condition. Once sold, whatever it brings, it will be impossible to replace this coin at any price. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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