Obverse:
Laureate bust of George II left, stop after
II between laurel tips. Text around GEORGIVS
II DEI GRATIA, separated by stops.
Reverse:
Crowned quartered ornate shield of arms, date
either side of crown. Text around M B F ET
H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E. The highly
abbreviated Latin legend on the reverse translates
to 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.
Date:
Old head, 1748
Diameter:
2.5cm
