George II 1728 proof Half-Guinea PF63, ex Pittman and RichLyn collections

George II (1727-60), Proof gold Half-Guinea, 1728, young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II . DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge plain with longitudinal striations (WR 75 R4; S.3681). Toned with plenty of proof brilliance, otherwise practically as struck, and extremely rare; has been graded and slabbed by N.G.C. as PF63.