.jpg "England. Hanover, George II AR Twopence.")
Details
LOT 3272
England. Hanover, George II AR Twopence. Dated 1743. Maundy issue.
GEORGIVS • II • DEI • GRATIA • with laureate bust facing left / • MAG • BRI • FR • ET • HIB • REX • with large crowned 2 in centre with date either side of crown. SCBC 3714A. Near Extremely Fine. Toned.(1.03gr, 15mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
England. Hanover, George III CU Halfpenny. Dated 1799. Soho (Birmingham) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX, laureate bust to right / BRITANNIA, Britannia seated to left, holding transverse trident in left hand and branch in her raised right hand; shield with Union flag resting on left; sea behind with ship on left; SOHO in small lettering and date below. SCBC 3778. 12.73gr, 31mm, 6h.
Near UNC.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Hanover, George III AE Twopence. Dated 1797. Soho (Birmingham) mint. 'Cartwheel' type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Design by Conrad Heinrich Küchler. GEORGIUS III · D : G · REX., laureate and draped bust to right / BRITANNIA., Britannia seated to left, holding transverse trident in left hand and branch in her raised right hand; shield with Union flag resting on left; sea behind with ship on left; SOHO in small lettering and date below. SCBC 3776. 52.28gr, 41mm, 6h.
Fine-Good Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Halfcrown. Dated 1887. London mint. Jubilee Head type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Design by Joseph Edgar Boehm. VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, crowned, veiled and draped bust to left; J.E.B. in small lettering on truncation / BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:, crowned arms within Garter inscribed HONI • SOIT • QUI MAL • Y • PENSE •• and wreath; date below. Bull 2771; ESC 719; SCBC 3924. 14.15gr, 32mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
