edge inscribed in raised letter +
conjoined portraits of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
good very fine / very fine
pellet before legend surrounding
designed by Timothy Noad
George II 1737 Half-Guinea, young head, extremely rare date edge inscribed in raised letterGeorge II (1727 60), gold Half Guinea, 1737, second young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II . DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides,rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. weight 4. 13g (Schneider ; Bull EGC 640 R5; MCE 347; S. 3681A). Once cleaned, now lightly toned with surface marks, dig on neck with some flecking, scratches below bust,