George II (1727-1760), Old Head Two-Guineas 1748, older laureate head, reads GEORGIVS, rev. large lettering, crowned garnished shield, nine strings to harp, edge chevron milled, 16.70g [258.4grns], 6h (MCE 295; Schneider II, 579, dies 10/9, edge B; EGC 577 [R2]; Stratos 168; Spink 3669), a touch of die wear to highest points, and a minute flaw below truncation, otherwise lustrous with hints of golden-orange toning in fields, good very fine, the key date of this issue, in NGC St Helier holder, curiously graded AU Details ~ Obverse Cleaned (Cert. #6684100-005)
