1741 George II Silver Crown - D. QVARTO

A rare and superb grade Silver milled Crown of King George the Second dated 1741. The obverse features the young Laureate head facing left with a young lions face on the shoulder. The reverse shows crowned cruciform shields with roses in the angles. The date and edge lettering surrounding  translates to :- King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, Arch-Treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire and Elector. The edge of the coin is D QVARTO.

This Silver Crown of excellent grade with lots of "eye appeal" and with very light even toning, would be an investment coin for the future to addition any collection.

Obverse
Young laureate head facing left. Draped over armour with the face of a young lion on his shoulder. GEORGIVS.II.DEI.GRATIA.

Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields of arms with roses in the angles. 1741.M.B.F.E.T.H.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E.