George II (1727-60), silver Proof Sixpence, 1746, older laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, six 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 grained, weight 3.01g (Bull 1759 R2; ESC 1619 R2; C&R 881 R2; S.3711). Toned good extremely fine and very rare.
Provenance:
Ex Slaney Collection, Part One, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 206.