Great Britain, George I (1714-1727) AR Crown. 1716. GEORGIVS • D : G • M • BR • FR • ET • HIB • REX • F • D •, laureate and draped bust right / BRVN ET • L • DVX S • R • I • A • TH ET • EL •, crowned cruciform emblematic shields with central garter star, roses and plumes in quarters; date above. Edge inscription: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI SECVNDO. KM 545.1; SCBC 3639. 29.92g, 39mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; minor obv. flan flaw, attractive old cabinet tone.
Privately purchased from A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd (£3,500), with original dealer's ticket.
Price realized | 1'900 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |