1745 George II LIMA Half Crown – Milled Silver – War Prize Issue

Scarce 1745 George II LIMA Half Crown — one of the most historically significant milled silver issues of the 18th century. Struck during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, this coin bears the distinctive LIMA mintmark in the reverse legend, indicating that the silver used to strike it was seized from Spanish treasure ships off the coast of Peru. This wartime provenance makes the LIMA series one of the most desirable and widely collected George II issues.

The obverse features the older laureate bust of George II facing left, with the legend GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. The reverse displays the classic cruciform shields with sceptres in the angles, surrounding the central Garter Star — a robust and unmistakably Georgian design. The LIMA mark appears prominently in the reverse legend, adding both historical and numismatic significance.

This 1745 issue offers exceptional collector interest, combining attractive design, substantial silver content, and a direct link to Britain’s naval dominance in the mid‑18th century.

Specifications

• Monarch: George II
• Type: LIMA Half Crown
• Year: 1745
• Denomination: Half Crown
• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Weight: Approx. 14.1g
• Diameter: Approx. 32mm
• Mintage: Not officially recorded; wartime issue with low survival
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • ESC: 607
  • Spink (S): 3692
  • KM: 583.2
• Mintmark: LIMA
• Classification: Mid‑18th‑century milled silver
• Collectability: Highly desirable wartime issue; essential George II type coin

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