George II, 1745 LIMA Shilling. aVF-VF.
$230
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$230
A fascinating piece for anyone interested in Naval History as well as numismatics.
Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of King George II left.
Engraver: John Tanner.
Legend: GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA· LIMA. (George the Second by the Grace of God.)
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above.
Engraver: Johann Ochs.
Reverse: M·B·F·ET H·REX· F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E 17 58· (ng of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
Edge: Slant-reeded right.
Catalogue: Spink # 3703, KM# 583.2.
Silver: 0.925, 0.1790 oz. ASW, 6.0200g, 25mm.
Grade: Obverse, aVF, reverse VF, nicely toned, problem free example of this popular coin.
