George II 1740/39 Two-Guineas, intermediate type head Overstruck on a Denarius of

Overstruck on a Denarius of the emperor Vespasian

O: ELIZABETH

otherwise good very fine for issue and finer than the Standard Catalogue plate coin

Toned some light porosity

S below for engraver Thomas Simon

George II 1740/39 Two-Guineas, intermediate type head Overstruck on a Denarius ofGeorge II (1727 60),gold Two Guineas, 1740, 40 struck over 39, laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, date either side of crown, M. B. F. ET. HIB. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E. edge curved graining, weight 16. 69g (Schneider 577 dies obv. 8 rev. 8; Bull EGC 575; MCE 294; S. 3668). Lightly toned, with some