PF62 | George II (1727-60), silver proof Shilling, 1746, older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, M.B.FE. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. (Bull 1727; ESC 1208; S.3704). Attractive dark tone graded by NGC as PF62.
NGC Certification 5744001-002
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George the Second by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse as "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
(£1,800-£2,000)