George II 1740/39 Two Guineas, MS62+ initials lower and closer on

initials lower and closer on truncation with hooked J

Toned with some porosity from once being in the soil

78g (Bull 49

with a hint of lustre

George II 1740/39 Two Guineas, MS62+ initials lower and closer onGeorge II (1727 60), gold Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, date either side of crown, M. B. F. ET. HIB. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E. edge curved graining, weight 16. 78g (Schneider 577 dies obv. 8 rev. 8; MCE 294; S. 3668). Attractively toned, some light hairlines,