Description
George II Half Crown 1731
S3692
Obverse
Young laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEORGIVS · II · DEI · GRATIA ·
Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God
Engraver: John Croker
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Roses and Plumes in angles
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 31·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Luneburgen-sis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurarius Et Elector
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Regnal year in words
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO REGNO D. QVINTO
Translation: Fourth year of reign





