1 Crown - George II Older bust

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1743-1751
Value 1 Crown (¼)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 30.1 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13123
References KM# 585,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3688-90
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIUS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M·B·F·ET· H·REX·F·D·B· ET·L·D·S·R·I· A·T·ET·E·17 46·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Regnal year in Latin

Lettering: D. NONO

Translation: Nineteenth year of reign (1746)

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 30/31 troy ounce (464.5 grains).

Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#585.1, Sp#3688 (1743 only) Roses in angles;
KM#585.2, Sp#3690 (1746-51) Plain angles;
KM#585.3, Sp#3689 (1746 only) LIMA below bust;

1746 LIMA pieces were struck from a large hoard of silver captured from the Spanish by Admiral Anson's squadron operating in the Pacific Ocean. The word 'Lima' engraved under the bust is a reference to the fact that the Spanish silver was being shipped from Lima, Peru back to Spain when it was intercepted by Anson.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1743  Photo $ 2000 $ 2100 $ 4500 29% KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO
1746  Photo $ 17 000 12% KM#585.2, Sp#3690; VICESIMO, Proof
1746 LIMA Photo $ 1500 $ 3700 $ 4900 41% KM#585.3, Sp#3689; VICESIMO
1750  Photo 24% KM#585.2, Sp#3690; V. QVARTO
1751  Photo 6% KM#585.2, Sp#3690; V. QVARTO

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Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English German
Numista Rarity index: 83 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 22.35 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3114
Lot 33619
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2024 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30229
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 5400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32748
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 May 6 - 7 World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3091
Lot 32513
Internet Archive
6 May 2021 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32716
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 2220.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62399
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 January 17 - 18 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction 3106
Lot 33710
Internet Archive
17 Jan 2023 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 1110.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232219
Lot 62535
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO XF
(PCGS XF45)
USD 2802.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132
Lot 62454
Internet Archive
11 Aug 2021 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
The Denis Burger Collection of Crowns and Mint Errors Monthly World and Ancient Coin Auction 271911
Lot 40089
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2019 1743 – KM#585.1, Sp#3688; D. SEPTIMO
(PCGS UNC Details (Cleaning))
USD 2280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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