Lot 268
George I (1714-27), Crown, 1716

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£5,400
Description
George I (1714-27), Crown, 1716, laureate and draped bust right, toothed borders surrounding, reads GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX FD. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, eleven strings to Irish harp, garter star, roses and plumes in angles, date flanking top crown, reads BRVN ET L DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL, edge inscription as DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI SECVNDO (S.3639; Bull.1540; ESC 110). Good extremely fine, light toning with underlying brilliance. A well struck example without the usual weakness on the date.

