half-length bust of Johann the Steadfast to right holding sword over shoulder
+ IhS XPS REX REGNANTIUM
the Sovereign and Half-Sovereign reverses show the classic St George and dragon right
Moneyer Aelfsige
George I 1720/17 Two Guineas, AU58, attractively toned half-length bust of Johann theGeorge I (1714 27), gold Two Guineas, 1720, 20 struck over 17, laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. B. FE. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. die axis a little off centre, crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, BRVN ET. L. DVX S. R. I. A. TH ET. EL., edge, diagonally grained (Schneider ; Bull EGC 500; MCE 243; S. 3627).