George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Guinea, 1746, reading GEORGIVS, old laureate head left, rev. crowned and garnished shield, edge chevron milled, 8.24g [127.4ggrns], 6h (MCE 321; Schneider II, 592; Farey 890; EGC 608 [R3] {Bull P/3}; Murdoch III, -; Douglas-Morris 54; King -; Stratos 101; Spink 3678A), light sporadic surface marks, the of sandblasted matte appearance, struck details a pleasingly bold fine to near very fine, and as noted at our 'St Albans' dispersal a surprising rarity in the Guinea series seldom encountered in public commerce.
Estimate: £700 - £1,000