George II (1727-60), silver Sixpence, 1739, roses reverse, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, seven 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., weight 3.02g (Bull 1749; ESC 1612; C&R 874; S.3708). Toned with a few tiny flecks, extremely fine, a pleasing colour.
Provenance:
Ex Spink and Son Ltd, 25th January 1999.