George II - Lima Shilling - 1745 > Lot No. 045

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

Measurements:
5.96 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine and toned.

References:
S. 3703; ESC 1205.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 240 - 360; USD 320 - 480)

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

Sold for: £170