George II gold Guinea 1745-LIMA, S-3679, Intermediate Head, rare, XF45 NGC, even wear, well detailed, superb centering of the dies, very choice surfaces for the grade, rich old-gold color. One of the best Lima guineas we have seen at this value level -- an historic piece struck from gold captured by Admiral Anson from the Spanish treasure fleet attempting to carry tons of silver specie and a small amount of gold ore back to Spain from Peru.From The Marston Collection of British Coins.
Estimate: 7500.00-10000.00 USD