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Auction: 15031 - The Slaney Collection of English Coins - Part 2
Lot: 495

George II (1727-60), proof Crown, 1732, obverse by J Croker, reverse by J Tanner, georgivs. ii dei. gratia., young, laureate and draped bust left, rev. inverted die axis, m.b.f.et. h.rex.f.d.b. et.l.d.s.r.i. a.t.et.e., four crowned shields cruciform, roses and plumes in angles, ten strings to Irish harp, Garter Star in centre, edge plain (ESC 118 - R3; L&S 6; S.3686), a splendid coin, almost uncirculated, light toning and with much lustre, very rare

provenance
H M Lingford, Glendining, 24-26 October 1950, lot 444, 'in brilliant state and prettily toned, very rare', £39

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Sold for
£23,000