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Great Britain: George II Crown 1746-LIMA,...
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Description
George II Crown 1746-LIMA, S3689, AU58 NGC, dark gray surfaces but the underlying luster is more than slightly evident, strike crisp with a delightful portrait and reverse shield, a pair of long parallel adjustments through the bottom of the portrait as done at the mint, premium toning, so all in all quite a handsome example of the largest silver coin struck from specie seized by Admiral Anson off the Philippines, the silver mined in Peru by the Spanish and headed for home when the British warships interceded. Placing "LIMA" beneath the king's portrait was yet another snub of the Spanish by her old enemy. An historic piece, particularly well preserved.From the Highlands Park Collection of British Coins.
Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 30.1002g
ASW: 0.8951oz
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature ANA World Coin Auction #3010 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
12th-16th
Thursday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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