1739 Crown VF

Description

King George II Reign, 1727-1760.

Young head Crown 1739 with Roses in angles.

Obv: Young laur. & dr. bust left; Rev Crowned cruciform shields.

Engraver: John Croker.

Legend: GEORGIVS * II * DEI * GRATIA. (George the Second by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Engraver: Johann Ochs.

Legend: M·B·F·ET· H·REX·F·D·B· ET·L·D·S·R·I· A·T·ET·E·17 39· ((King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

Edge type: DVODECIMO.

Catalogue: Spink# 3687, KM# 575.

Silver, 0.925, 38.6mm, 30.01g, 40mm.

Excellent and difficult to obtain Crown, bold, VF.