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George I (1714‑27), Guinea, 1714 'Prince Elector' type, first laureate head right, thick toothed border both sides, legend commences from bottom left GEORGIVS DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REX F.D. Rev, first reverse with Prince Elector titles, crowned cruciform shields, including the Hanoverian coat of arms, emblematic sceptres in angles, garter star struck in centre, date between either side of top crown, legend surrounding BRVN ET LVN DVX SRIATH ET PR EL (S.3628; Schneider 544; MCE 245). Beautiful rich dark amber toning with hues of light yellow and hints of underlying mint red lustre. A superb example of the rare one year only type. Portrait detailed and pleasing with the usual weakness in the curls, synonymous for the type. Minimal surface markings, mild bagmarks to the right of bust. Reverse, mirrored and prooflike with the faintest of markings, a touch of flecking. Lustrous, extremely fine, rare.