1745 King George II LIMA Shilling - VF - SPINK 3703

Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

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.

This coin is graded: Very Fine. Please see images for detail. The coin you are purchasing will be the one displayed in the images above.