George II Sixpence 1746 LIMA

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around 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·

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

Diagonal reeding

S3710A

EF/GEF Lustre