Summary

Silver proof coin; Denomination: Crown
Royal Mint, London
George II (1727-1760)

A crown is a 5 shilling coin. Crowns issued in 1846 had the word LIMA below the King's bust. Crowns like this piece without an indicator of the source of the metal used for their production are known only in proof finish.

Obverse Description

Lauriate and draped bust of the Kinf facing left wearing armour, lion head on shoulder; around, GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA

Reverse Description

Four crowned shields arranged to form a cross about the Star of the Garter, the shields bear the arms of England and Scotland impaled, France, Ireland and the Duchy (Electorate) of Brunswick and Luneberg

Edge Description

In raised lettering, DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO

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