1746 Half-Crown – George II LIMA


The 1746 Half-Crown - George II LIMA

The Obverse shows a portrait of King George II.

Below the bust is 'LIMA'. This indicates the metal came from captured Spanish ships off the coast of the Peruvian city of Lima. The price is not greatly affected by whether the coin has LIMA or not.

The are some variants and there is a proof version.

The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields, Garter star at centre, Legend around with date at top.

Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1746. See Coins and Events of 1746
Monarch/Ruler: George II (1727-1760)
Category: Half-Crowns. See more Half-Crowns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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1746 George II Lima 6/5 Silver Half Crown Coin
1746 George II Lima 6/5 Silver Half Crown Coin
£ 245.10
1746/5 Half Crown George II VF/EF
1746/5 Half Crown George II VF/EF
£ 363.70
1746 Halfcrown LIMA NGC AU58 - George II British Silver Coin*746
1746 Halfcrown LIMA NGC AU58 - George II British Silver Coin*746
£ 950.00
1746/5 1746 Half Crown Halfcrown King George II Silver NGC Graded MS62 UNC
1746/5 1746 Half Crown Halfcrown King George II Silver NGC Graded MS62 UNC
£ 1,895.00
1746 LIMA Half Crown – George II – Sterling Silver – VF Condition – Historic
1746 LIMA Half Crown – George II – Sterling Silver – VF Condition – Historic
£ 291.90
1739 Halfcrown, George II, roses
1739 Halfcrown, George II, roses
£ 790.00
UK GB  Charles II.   1677 Silver (.925) Half Crown . Fine.  S. 3367 KM# 438.1
UK GB Charles II. 1677 Silver (.925) Half Crown . Fine. S. 3367 KM# 438.1
£ 120.30
1745 George II Early Milled Silver Half Crown, Roses, GVF+
1745 George II Early Milled Silver Half Crown, Roses, GVF+
£ 595.00

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