George II Sixpence 1739 Roses Young bust (Open-topped R to GEORGIVS)

Obverse

Young laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·II· DEI GRATIA (Open-topped R to GEORGIVS)

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 39·

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Edge

Reeded

S3708, Bull1713 (Var)

Lightly toned with a lovely iridescence to reverse

Extremely Fine/Good Extremely Fine