1745 Shilling LIMA George II Silver Coin

1745 silver King George II Shillings with the word 'LIMA' displayed prominently below the bust on the obverse.

These Shillings were reportedly struck from silver captured from the Spanish, originally mined in Peru, hence the 'LIMA' inscription. The specie was presented to the Royal Mint and the lettering added to some 1746 and 1746 British silver and gold coins as a form of propaganda.

• The old laureate head of the King George II is shown on the obverse with 'GEORGIUS · II · DEI · GRATIA ·'
• These historic LIMA Coins showcrowned cruciform shields of royal arms on the reverse

S 3703, Bull 1724, ESC 1205