GREAT BRITAIN. George I Coronation Gold Medal, 1714. London Mint. NGC AU-58.
MI-424/9; Eimer-470. By J. Croker. Diameter: 34mm; Weight: 24.02 gms. Obverse: Laureate, draped, and armored bust right; Reverse: George seated right on throne, being crowned by Britannia, holding spear and shield, standing to right. An alluring and rather enchanting example of this SCARCE coronation type in gold, the present piece offers a golden-yellow hue throughout along with a great deal of remaining lustrous brilliance and no issues to its appearance. A great opportunity for the advanced collector in coronation medals of those of the reign of George I. The coronation of George marked the beginning of the Germanic House of Hanover, as George's predecessor, Anne, was the final ruler from the House of Stuart that had started with James I in 1603.
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Estimate: $6000.00- $9000.00