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George I 1717 Two-Guineas, year Isaac Newton first used "Guinea" in official papers

George I 1717 Two-Guineas, year Isaac Newton first used "Guinea" in official papers

George I (1714-27), gold Two Guineas, 1717, laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D.G. M.B.FE. ET. HIB. REX. F.D., rev. die axis a little off-centre, crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL., edge, diagonally grained, weight 16.61g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 499; MCE 242; S.3627). Toned, retaining a little brilliance in legends almost very fine.

$2,713.64

Original: $9,045.45

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George I 1717 Two-Guineas, year Isaac Newton first used "Guinea" in official papers

$9,045.45

$2,713.64

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George I (1714-27), gold Two Guineas, 1717, laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D.G. M.B.FE. ET. HIB. REX. F.D., rev. die axis a little off-centre, crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL., edge, diagonally grained, weight 16.61g (Schneider -; Bull EGC 499; MCE 242; S.3627). Toned, retaining a little brilliance in legends almost very fine.