Great Britain · George II (1727–1760)
大不列颠四便士——乔治二世，大皇冠（1732–1760）
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About this coin
The pearl-arched crown replaces the earlier small crown. The young portrait continued on this denomination.
Obverse
The young laureate, draped portrait faces left.
Script: Latin
Lettering
GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA
Translation
George II, by the grace of God.
Reverse
A large double-arched crown with pearls sits above the numeral 4.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BRI FR ET HIB REX
4
Translation
King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark
Identification and varieties
Only recorded dates are listed. Early small silver served both monetary use and Maundy distributions; a separate ceremonial finish is not assumed.
Measurements
Approximate standard; surviving specimens vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
Tap an issue for details and places to find it.
| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1732 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1735 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1737 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1739 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1740 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1743 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1746 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1760 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1743 | London (Tower) | None | 1743 over 1740 |