George II (1727-1760), LIMA Shilling, 1745, old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, LIMA below, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 6.02g, 6h (Bull 1724; ESC 1205; Spink 3703), a lovely example of this popular 'Admiral Anson' coinage, attractive cabinet tone overlying lustrous original surfaces, extremely fine and delightfully honest.
Estimate: £240 - £300