George II Shilling 1745 Lima

Obverse

Older laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

Unabridged legend: Georgius II Dei Gratia

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: M·B·F·ET H·REX· F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E 1758·

Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Lunebergensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesaurarius Et Elector

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Slant-reeded right

S3703

Very Fine