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GREAT BRITAIN. Shilling, 1723. London Mint. George I. PCGS MS-64.
S-3647; KM-539.3. First bust. South Seas Company issue. Glistening with a brilliant irradiance that rivals the sun in spots, this near-Gem beauty has entrancing toning of sapphire blue, ruby red, and pale amber that encircles and emblazons the dazzlingly struck devices. With more eye appeal than most aesthetically pleasing coins, this head turner is sure to make the British collector, or any fan of monster toning, fall in love.
Often regarded as a German king living in England, the regent of both Britain and Hannover, George I is at an interesting waypoint of British history. The second cousin of Anne, he was given control of the British throne after Anne died childless. The Parliament of England established that Sophia of Hannover, Anne’s first cousin was rightful heir to the throne, and that throne transited to George I upon Anne’s death. George I’s rule was marked by conflict on the European continent with the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Domestically George I ruled by delegating authority to his ministers, chiefly Robert Walpole. Despite the public perception of George I as too German, historians have undergone a critical revision about the legacy of George I. He allowed open criticism without risk of censor and was generally receptive of the ongoing Enlightenment. George I died in 1727 and was buried in his home country of Hannover, the first German king of Great Britain and Ireland. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
S-3647; KM-539.3. First bust. South Seas Company issue. Glistening with a brilliant irradiance that rivals the sun in spots, this near-Gem beauty has entrancing toning of sapphire blue, ruby red, and pale amber that encircles and emblazons the dazzlingly struck devices. With more eye appeal than most aesthetically pleasing coins, this head turner is sure to make the British collector, or any fan of monster toning, fall in love.
Often regarded as a German king living in England, the regent of both Britain and Hannover, George I is at an interesting waypoint of British history. The second cousin of Anne, he was given control of the British throne after Anne died childless. The Parliament of England established that Sophia of Hannover, Anne’s first cousin was rightful heir to the throne, and that throne transited to George I upon Anne’s death. George I’s rule was marked by conflict on the European continent with the War of the Quadruple Alliance. Domestically George I ruled by delegating authority to his ministers, chiefly Robert Walpole. Despite the public perception of George I as too German, historians have undergone a critical revision about the legacy of George I. He allowed open criticism without risk of censor and was generally receptive of the ongoing Enlightenment. George I died in 1727 and was buried in his home country of Hannover, the first German king of Great Britain and Ireland. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500