Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 6 28 Jun 2022
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MS62 | George I (1714-27), gold Quarter Guinea, 1718, laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D.G. M.B.FE. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. rev. crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL. surrounding, edge diagonally grained (MCE 277; S.3638). Highly attractive russet toning to both sides on top of strong residual mint lustre, graded by PCGS as MS62.
PCGS Certification 60057988.
Calendar Year Mintage 37,380.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George 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."
(£600-£800)
PCGS Certification 60057988.
Calendar Year Mintage 37,380.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George 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."
(£600-£800)