1746 Great Britain 1/2 Half Crown S-3695A LIMA George II NGC Fine 15

CVC & Collectables proudly offers this 1746 George II LIMA Half Crown, a historic coin struck from silver seized by Admiral George Anson from Spanish ships returning from Lima, Peru. These special issues commemorate a rare wartime victory and are distinguished by the “LIMA” inscription below the king’s bust. Coin Highlights: Country: Great Britain Monarch: King George II (reigned 1727–1760) Date: 1746 Mint Mark: LIMA (under bust) Denomination: ½ Crown Composition: Sterling Silver (.925) Weight: 15.05 g Diameter: 34 mm References: KM# 584, Spink S-3695A Edge Inscription: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DECIMO NONO (“An ornament and a safeguard in the 19th year of the reign”) Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of King George II left; legend: GEORGIUS II DEI GRATIA (George II, by the Grace of God). Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with central garter star and the divided date “17 / 46” above; Latin legend denotes royal titles and territories. Collectibility: The 1746 LIMA Half Crown is highly collectible for its naval, colonial, and numismatic significance. These coins embody 18th-century Britain’s maritime pride and imperial reach. With solid silver content, prominent design, and the symbolic “LIMA” mark, it appeals to collectors of: British hammered and milled silver 18th-century military and colonial history Treasure coinage and commemorative issues Surviving examples in problem-free grades are scarce, and those authenticated and graded by NGC or PCGS continue to command premium interest at auction and among specialists. Find more alike here!