GEORGE II 1741 GOLD FIVE GUINEAS

George II 1741 Gold Five Guineas
The 4 struck over a 3 in the date
Obverse: The King’s Young laureate head facing left with Latin legend and toothed border surrounding: GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA.
Reverse: Crowned quartered shield of arms, date (1741) either side of crown, 11 strings to Irish harp, with Latin legend and toothed border surrounding: M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E.
Edge inscribed in raised letters: DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. QVARTO
41.88 grams, 37 mm in diameter.
S.3663A; Schneider 563, die 7, with 11 strings to harp; MCE 284.
A most handsome imposing example, evenly toned with proof-like brilliance, showing a superb detailed portrait especially within the hair detail, at some point in history has possibly been lightly wiped/cleaned, showing some light hairlines both sides with a few small surface marks as can be seen, a slight edge bruise/dink at four o’ clock, otherwise practically extremely fine and scarce in such a nice grade.