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Great Britain. Crown, 1746

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:1,000.00 USD
Great Britain. Crown, 1746
Great Britain. Crown, 1746. S.3689; ESC-125; Dav-1350. George II, 1727-1760. Lima below bust of King. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Edge year DECIMO NONO on edge in raised letters. Some of the treasure seized by Admiral Ansom during his circumnavigation of the globe 1740-1744, and by other privateers, was used to produce coins which had 'LIMA' below the effigy of the King, to celebrate the expedition's successful harassment of the Spanish colonies. A fascinating piece of history and a high quality Crown. Overall, a pretty coin with a lovely medium golden original old tone and lots of luster. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800.

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