George I 1718 Quarter-Guinea

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, BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL. edge diagonally grained, weight 2.08g (MCE 277; S.3638). Retaining mint brilliance with a light overtone, a couple of flecks, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine, becoming scarce.