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GREAT BRITAIN: George II, 1727-1760, AR shilling, 1745-LIMA, NGC graded AU53

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Europe Start Price:170.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
GREAT BRITAIN: George II, 1727-1760, AR shilling, 1745-LIMA, NGC graded AU53
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This item SOLD at 2022 Sep 16 @ 16:37UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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GREAT BRITAIN: George II, 1727-1760, AR shilling, 1745-LIMA, KM-583.2, Spink-3703; ESC-1205, old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, LIMA below // four crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, nicely toned, NGC graded AU53. Coins struck with the word "LIMA" below the bust were produced from silver seized by the British fleet under the command of Admiral Anson during the War of Jenkins Ear. The silver was being shipped from Lima, Peru to Spain when it was seized.