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1745 English Half Crown - OBV

Obverse side of 1745 English half crown. The coin is made from Spanish silver captured by British Admiral Anson off the coast of Peru. Note the word “Lima” near the lower edge.

 

More coin history at www.valuable-coin-stories.com.

 

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Uploaded on August 4, 2006
Taken on August 4, 2006