George II - Lima Halfcrown - 1745 > Lot No. 042

Description:
Dated 1745. Old bust with LIMA below for silver from Admiral Anson and privateers, dies ↑↓. Obv: with GEORGIUS.II.DEI.GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned cruciform shields with date 17-45 at English arms with M.B.F.ET.H.REX F D.B ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E. legend. Edge: with DECVS.ET.TVTAMEN.ANNO REGNI.DECIMO.NONO legend.

Measurements:
14.87 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine, lightly toned and pleasing.

References:
S. 3695; ESC 605.

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 180 - 300; USD 240 - 400)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £150