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Great Britain 1746 "Lima" George II 1/2 Crown Very Fine (VF20)
Great Britain 1746 "Lima" George II 1/2 Crown Very Fine (VF20)
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Great Britain 1746 "Lima" George II 1/2 Crown Very Fine (VF20)
George II (reigned 1727–1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland and the last British monarch born outside the country, in Hanover, Germany. His reign saw major military conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the early stages of the Seven Years’ War, helping expand Britain’s global influence. Notably, he was the last British king to personally lead troops into battle, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. George II died in 1760 at the age of nearly 77, having lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. Though often overshadowed by his ministers, his rule marked a period of growing parliamentary power.
The world "LIMA" under George II's head signifies that the coin was struck from silver that had been seized by Admiral Anson from a Spanish treasure fleet near Lima, Peru, during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of George II facing left, with the legend around, and the world LIMA below the bust.
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with a central Garter star, divided date above, and the legend around.
Specifications:
Monarch: George II (1727-1760)
Engraver: John Sigismund Tanner (obv), Johann Ochs (rev)
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 15.05 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Raised Letters
Die Axis: ↑↓
George II (reigned 1727–1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland and the last British monarch born outside the country, in Hanover, Germany. His reign saw major military conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the early stages of the Seven Years’ War, helping expand Britain’s global influence. Notably, he was the last British king to personally lead troops into battle, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. George II died in 1760 at the age of nearly 77, having lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. Though often overshadowed by his ministers, his rule marked a period of growing parliamentary power.
The world "LIMA" under George II's head signifies that the coin was struck from silver that had been seized by Admiral Anson from a Spanish treasure fleet near Lima, Peru, during the War of the Austrian Succession.
Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of George II facing left, with the legend around, and the world LIMA below the bust.
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with a central Garter star, divided date above, and the legend around.
Specifications:
Monarch: George II (1727-1760)
Engraver: John Sigismund Tanner (obv), Johann Ochs (rev)
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 15.05 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Edge: Raised Letters
Die Axis: ↑↓
