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1 Crown - George II Older bust
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 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 | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
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 Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: D. NONO
Translation: Nineteenth year of reign (1746)
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 30/31 troy ounce (464.5 grains).Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#585.1, Sp#3688 (1743 only) Roses in angles;
KM#585.2, Sp#3690 (1746-51) Plain angles;
KM#585.3, Sp#3689 (1746 only) LIMA below bust;
1746 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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1743-1751 George II Silver Crown is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monetary system. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency standard, which aimed to replace the old system of pounds, shillings, and pence with a new system based on guilders and pence. This change was intended to simplify trade and commerce, but it ultimately led to confusion and resistance among the public. Despite these challenges, the George II Silver Crown remained a popular coin throughout its circulation and is now highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1743 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George II (Older bust) 1743-1751 coin.
