George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1746, LIMA below older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F.ET. H.REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I. A.T ET.E., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. NONO., weight 15.08g (Bull 1688; ESC 606; C&R 826; S.3695A). Toned, good very fine, reverse stronger.
Provenance:
Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 126, 14th July 1998, lot 530.