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Featured is a shilling of George II This particular example of a George II old head Shilling is a "Lima" issue. Lima coins of George II are some of the more sought-after pieces amongst collectors of British coinage. They were minted in 1745-46 using 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 back to Spain when it was intercepted by Anson.
A fascinating piece for anyone interested in Naval History as well as numismatics. For more information on 'Lima' coins, see our Lima page.
Obverse
Second Bust
Older portrait engraved by Johann Sigismund Tanner, and with the same inscription.
Reverse
The reverse design shows four crowned shields bearing the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brunswick and Luneburg, France, Scotland and England, and Ireland.
Availability and Prices
| Date | Head | Edge | Grade | Avail | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1745 | Older | Milled | aVF | Yes | £110* | $Ask |
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*Price Correct as of 2011.
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