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Great Britain. 5 Guineas, 1753. S.3666; Fr-334; KM-586.2. George II, 1727-1760. Old laureate bust of King facing left. Reverse; Crowned shield of arms. Edge year VICESIMO SEXTO in raised letters on edge. Far nicer than than a similarly graded example that recently sold. Boldly struck and exceptionally choice fields, simply stunning in eye appeal and among the finest ever seen. Pop 2; Finest graded at both PCGS and NGC. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $60,000 - UP
George II was son and successor to George I, and like his father he was also Prince Elector of his native Hanover. Unlike his father, he embraced being English, lived in London, spoke English, and the early years of his reign were peaceful and prosperous.