Lot 1195
Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1760. George II. Old Laureate Head. S-3685; Fr-349; KM-587. Last year of this design type, and a transition year, for the king died in October 1760 just five days shy of his 77th birthday, and the monarchy transferred to his grandson. One must assume that this gorgeous coin was saved right after it was minted as a memento of its era, for it is absolutely the finest 1760 half-guinea seen by this cataloguer during 25 years of hunting for British milled gold. Superb Gem satiny BU, fully struck from new dies (showing no rust) on a perfect flan. Dr Terner's other Gem example, PCGS-graded MS65 but struck from worn dies, sold a year ago for $5,175. This coin is totally "fresh," and could bring a runaway price. PCGS graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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| Realized $6,038 |
