Lot 1180
Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1725. George I. S-3637; Fr-329; KM-560. 2nd (older) Laureate Bust. This is a scarce type, struck for only three years at the end of this monarch's brief reign. A number of nice AU coins exist, therefore the Spink catalogue price is not very high (850 Pounds in EF, about $1,500), but precious few exist that are fully Mint State. Dr Terner's very lovely MS63 sold in May 2003 for $3,565. The present coin, however, is a specimen of staggering quality, absolutely the finest one seen in some 25 years of hunting for choice British gold coins. Gem BU with a bold strike and flashy yellow-gold luster. A coiner's masterpiece from the early 18th century. Extremely rare in this grade. So stunning it might be technically undergraded, for it is nearly flawless and fills the eye with its jewel-like qualities. PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,000.
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