Great Britain: George I Crown 1716,...

Description

George I Crown 1716, S3639, AU53 PCGS, Ex: Pittman, Roses & Plumes reverse, first letter of king's name broken at top, first issue year of this monarch, very rare type in high grade, and here is a beautiful coin in every respect: very tightly graded in the cataloguer's opinion, as this is indeed a choice coin, ever so slightly off center, sharply and evenly struck for a wonderfully balanced eye appeal, most of the wear showing evenly across the royal laurels and highest curls, surfaces unblemished and having only tiny abrasions, all under the color, remnant luster everywhere, and toned a really attractive deep golden russet brown over a rich gray base, with bright bluish hues highlighting the design. George was the son of the Empress Sophia of Hanover, who upon Anne's death was chosen by parliament to succeed her (Sophia was the granddaughter of King James I); but Sophia died soon after, and her son thus became the first German king of England. He took the extra title "Prince Elector" (reference to which appears as "EL" at the end of his abbreviated Latin titles on this coin). It is said that he never learned to speak English and rarely visited England, but his only son embraced English society and became a thoroughly British king as George II only a few years after this coin was minted. The crowns of George I are among the most difficult to find better than low-end VF, so here is a serious collecting opportunity for the astute numismatist - this coin would not be easy to upgrade!

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 30.1002g
ASW: 0.8951oz

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