Lot 1125
George II (1727-60), Proof silver Sixpence, 1728. Young laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. inverted dis axis, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at center, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET L. D. S.R.I.A.TH ET. E. edge plain, weight 3.41g (Bull 1737 R4; ESC 1604; S 3705; KM 564.1). Attractively toned, in NGC holder graded PF 65, Pop 1; tied with another PCGS PR-65 piece as the finest examples graded at both services. Estimated Value $5,500
Ex: Purchased privately from Spink and Son Ltd. November 2005.
NGC certification 2722100-004.
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| Realized $5,192 |
