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London, England, half guinea, George II, 1759, from the HMS Anson (1807), rare provenance.

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London, England, half guinea, George II, 1759, from the HMS Anson (1807), rare provenance.
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London, England, half guinea, George II, 1759, from the HMS Anson (1807), rare provenance. S-3685. 4.2 grams. Matte AU, just a few trivial marks, first coin (along with next lot) we have ever offered from this wreck. From the HMS Anson, sunk in 1807 off Cornwall, England, with salvagers' certificate #AGC01.