Lot 1121
George II (1727-60), Proof gold Half-Guinea, 1728. Young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge plain with longitudinal striations, weight 5.72g (WR 75 R4; S 3681; KM 565.1). Toned with plenty of proof brilliance, one small tone spot at base of obverse, otherwise practically as struck, and extremely rare; in NGC holder graded PF 64, Pop 2; only 2 examples graded higher at NGC, 1 in PF-64 Cameo, 1 in PF-65 Cameo. Estimated Value $20,000
Ex Part of an anonymous property of British gold pattern and proof coins all bought from A H Baldwin c.1920-35.
Ex A H Baldwin, Hong Kong Auction 42, 30th August 2007, lot 1101.
NGC certification 2722134-002.
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| Realized $19,470 |
