Description

King George II Reign, 1727-1760.

1745  Halfcrown.

Obverse: Young laureate bust left.

Engraver: John Croker.

Legend: GEORGIVS . II . DEI. GRATIA . (George the Second by the Grace of God.

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Engraver: Johann Ochs.

Legend: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 32·

King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO NONO.

Catalogue: Spink# 3695, KM# 584.3

Silver, 0.925, 15.05g, 33mm.

Grade: gVF-aEF, scratches/cleaned.