T VETTIVS in exergue
well struck with a nice bold artistic portrait
in original Royal Mint red velvet box with certificate of authenticity and outer packaging
36g (SCBI Hunterian 2:1077-78
Toned with light surface marks
George II 1738 Five-Guineas, young bust, MS60 T VETTIVS in exergueGeorge II (1727 60),gold Five Guineas, 1738, first young laureate bust left, Latin legend with pellet stops surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. translates as "George II by the Grace of God" toothed border surrounding,rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, different style emblems and crown band, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend, . M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E. translates as "King of Great