George II 1740 Half-Guinea intermediate head MS61, extremely rare date with some scuffs on drapery

with some scuffs on drapery

endangered capercaille

struck from rusty dies with slight bend in flan

all within inner beaded circle surrounding

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George II 1740 Half-Guinea intermediate head MS61, extremely rare date with some scuffs on draperyGeorge II (1727 60),gold Half Guinea, 1740, intermediate laureate head left, Latin legend surrounding with pellet stops, Latin legend, GEORGIUS. II. DEI. GRATIA., U for V in King's name, toothed outer border both sides,rev. die axis slightly off target, crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, abbreviated Latin legend, M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., weight 4. 18g (Schneider 601; Bull EGC 644 R5; MCE