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½ Crown - George II Older bust
| Silver (.925) | 15.05 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1743-1751 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 15.05 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 46·
Translation: 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
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in words
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 15/31 troy ounce (232.3 grains).1745-46 LIMA pieces were struck from a large hoard of silver captured from the Spanish by Admiral Anson's squadron operating in the Pacific Ocean. The word "Lima" engraved under the bust is a reference to the fact that the Spanish silver was being shipped from Lima, Peru back to Spain when it was intercepted by Anson.
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#584.1, Sp#3694 (1743-45) roses in angles;
KM#584.3, Sp#3695 (1745 only) LIMA below bust, legend read GEORGIUS;
KM#584.3, Sp#3695A (1746 only) LIMA below bust, legend reads GEORGIVS;
KM#584.2, Sp#3696 (1746-51) plain angles;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1743-1751 George II ½ Crown coin is that it was minted during a time when the British Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and the coin's design reflects this. The coin features an image of George II on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts the crowned arms of the United Kingdom, which includes the three lions of England, the thistle of Scotland, and the harp of Ireland. This design symbolizes the unity and strength of the British Empire during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1743 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1745 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George II (Older bust) 1743-1751 coin.
