British Coins and Medals. George II , proof five guineas, 1729, plain edge, young laur. head l., rev. crowned shield of arms (S.3663; W&R.67), evidence of light handling and a couple of light hairline scratches, but with distinctly mirrored surfaces and frosted portrait and shield, brilliant about mint state An important gold proof rarity rated R4 by Wilson & Rasmussen, this is the actual coin illustrated in their book. £32,500-37,500
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