Pattern Guinea, 1761, by John Tanner, laureate bust right, with long hair resembling that of George II, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned garnished shield, similar to that of the currency striking, legend similar to preceding coin, edge plain, 8.10g. (Montagu 516; Murdoch 127; Nobleman 5; Douglas-Morris 96), light scratch below chin, other minor surface marks, otherwise extremely fine, very rare

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Pattern Guinea, 1761, by John Tanner, laureate bust right, with long hair resembling that of George II, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned garnished shield, similar to that of the currency striking, legend similar to preceding coin, edge plain, 8.10g. (Montagu 516; Murdoch 127; Nobleman 5; Douglas-Morris 96), light scratch below chin, other minor surface marks, otherwise extremely fine, very rare

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See also colour illustration on page 10