George II 1755 Half-Guinea, MS62, joint finest, ex Cope A well-centred and particularly complete

A well-centred and particularly complete example of this issue

Twenty Five Pounds

with original Royal Mint case of issue and certificate numbered 96 from an issue of 1

Trajan (AD 98-117)

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George II 1755 Half-Guinea, MS62, joint finest, ex Cope A well-centred and particularly completeGeorge II (1727 60),gold Half Guinea, 1755, old laureate head left, legend surrounding GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., toothed outer border both sides,rev. 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. 21g (EGC 657 R; Schneider 604; MCE 363; S. 3685). Graded by NGC as MS62, tied for the finest graded, an exceptionally well preserved specimen,