design by John Bergdahl the medieval-style design inspired by the Alfred Jewel and includes 'punch' lettering reflecting the style of the period'ALFRED THE GREAT 871' surrounding and '2021' in exergue
small patch of scratches by bridge of nose where a spot has been erased
issued by coin dealer Henry Young
Marcius Censorinus (82 B
George II 1752 Guinea, old bust, very rare date design by John Bergdahl theGeorge II (1727 60), gold Guinea, 1752, old laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS. II. DEI. GRATIA.,rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, abbreviated Latin legend, M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E, weight 8. 37g (Schneider ; Farey 950; MCE 327; Bull EGC 615. R; S. 3680). Lightly toned with some light handling marks and a little wear to high points, a bold very fine.