George, Prince Elector of Hanover, was invited to be King George I of England following the death of Queen Anne in 1714 who was not survived by any of her 17 children. He died in 1727 and the throne passed to his son, George II. Unlike his father, he adapted to English society. George II died in 1760 to be succeeded by his grandson George III, the longest reigning male British monarch to date. He died in 1820, having suffered from madness and ill health in his last 10 years. His son, the Prince Regent and the future George IV gave his name to the Regency period. His extravagant lifestyle caused ill-feeling in the general population and gave rise to considerable satirical material. Due to the long reign of his father, he only reigned for 10 years and was succeeded by his younger brother William (1830-1837). It was with some relief that Victoria achieved her majority before William died as he had no legitimate heir. She married Prince Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, with whom she had 9 children. On her death in 1901 the Hanoverian line ended.
S3948, P1517. Victoria 1858OT 1d with ww on truncation. ex Bressett (US numismatist and author) collection and includes sale ticket.
Toned with moderate wear to the high points.
Grade: VF
S3954, Freeman 25, Gouby 1861F. Victoria 1861 penny with signature below bust, no LCW and convex shield. A over A in Victoria. Rare.
Very worn
Grade: Fair
S3954, Freeman 77, Gouby 1874Fe. Victoria 1874 bun head penny with 12 teeth date width. Rare. Corroded surfaces and a scrape to the neck, but the underlying detail quite decent. ...
S3769, ESC 2065 (408). George III 1811 1st bust three shillings bank token. 26 acorns in wreath.
Light wear to the high points, the reverse a tad better.
Grade: EF