BMCRE [Vespasian] 173-4)
as struck with original Royal Mint red velvet case and certificate of authenticity
with only the lightest of surface marks in the fields masking the proof-like background
HIS / HALF / PENNY within circle
initial mark five pellets (only two visible)
George II 1740/39 Two-Guineas, intermediate head BMCRE [Vespasian] 173-4)George II (1727 60),gold Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, date either side of crown, M. B. F. ET. HIB. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E. edge curved graining, weight 16. 76g (Schneider 577 dies obv. 8 rev. 8; Bull EGC 575; MCE 294; S. 3668). With some mint bloom and light