George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1741, roses reverse, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .M.B.F.ET. H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L. D. S. R. I. A.T. ET. E., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. QVARTO, weight 15.08g (Bull 1681; ESC 601; C&R 822; S.3693). Toned with some light haymarking on both sides, otherwise extremely fine.
Provenance:
Ex A. H. Baldwin, Winter 2012 Fixed Price List, BM103, purchased 23rd January 2012.