Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 2177. June 
2005. 

HANOVER. George II. 1727-1760. AR Halfcrown (15.06 
gm, 6h). LIMA issue. Dated DECIMO NONO and 
1745/3(?). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed older 
bust left; LIMA beneath / Crowned, cruciform 
shields around Garter Star; plain quarters. M. 
Faintich, "An Unlisted 1745/3 "Lima" Halfcrown," 
NumCirc June 1993, pp. 156-157; cf. ESC 605; Seaby 
3695. Good VF, attractive toning. ($300)

Although this specimen exhibits some similarities 
to Faintich's criteria for this being an overdate, 
it is also possible that the marks could be 
construed as die chips.


High bid of $300, $345 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €243, £165, C$375, A$390, on June 8, 2005.

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