well-detailed and well-struck
tri-pellet below at centre
(after Benjamin West)
+DnS: AIVTO:+: PTECTO: mE:+: IIPO: SPAIT: COR: mEVm: R:
some light double-striking on reverse
George II 1738 Two-Guineas, obv. 4 / rev. 4 AU53 well-detailed and well-struckGeorge II (1727 60), gold Two Guineas, 1738, young laureate head left, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., variety with stop above centre of head, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, seven strings to Irish harp, abbreviated Latin legend, M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E edge grained (Schneider obv. 4 rev. 4; MCE. 291; S. 3667B). Toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as AU53.