1/2 Crown - George II Older bust

€13,122.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1743-1751
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Tanner
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to31 December 1969
Reference(s) KM#584, Sp#3694-6
Obverse descriptionOlder laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIUS·II· DEI·GRATIA·
(Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.  Note: varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 46·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeRegnal year in words
Mint
Mintage1743  - KM#584.1, Sp#3694 -
1745  - KM#584.1, Sp#3694 -
1745 LIMA - KM#584.3, Sp#3695 -
1746  - KM#584.2, Sp#3696 -
1746 LIMA - KM#584.3, Sp#3695A; overdate variety exists -
1750  - KM#584.2, Sp#3696 -
1751  - KM#584.2, Sp#3696 -
Catalog ID7082197410
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