George II (1727-60), Proof Shilling, 1746, older laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, reads georgivs, rev. inverted die axis, eight strings to harp, angles plain, edge obliquely milled, 5.94g (ESC 1727 {1208}; S.3704), a gentleman's pocket piece with a hint of brilliance and much peripheral tone, almost very fine, scarce.
provenance
Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1996, no. 5560 (illus.) - £175
Estimate: £350 - £450