George II Coins (1727 - 1760)

Discover King George II Coins from 1727 to 1760, featuring all official British coinage issued during the reign of King George II. This category includes circulating and ceremonial coins from The Royal Mint struck during the mid-Georgian era, covering gold, silver, copper, proof, Maundy, and certified graded issues. From classic gold Guineas and Half Guineas to silver Crowns, Shillings, and early milled copper coinage, King George II coins represent an important period in the development of 18th-century British currency and pre-decimal numismatics.

Britain’s Mid-Georgian Coinage Era

King George II ascended to the throne in 1727 as the second British monarch of the House of Hanover. His reign covered a period of imperial expansion, growing international trade, and military conflict, including the War of the Austrian Succession and the Jacobite Rising of 1745. British coinage during this period continued under the traditional pre-decimal £sd monetary system of pounds, shillings, and pence.

This category includes all British coins issued under King George II between 1727 and 1760, including circulation strikes, Maundy money, proof coinage, and gold and silver denominations. Coins issued during the reign included the farthing, halfpenny, penny, sixpence, shilling, half crown, crown, guinea, and half guinea.

Collectors can explore coins featuring the portrait of King George II by engravers including John Croker and John Sigismund Tanner, alongside a wide range of reverse shield and heraldic designs characteristic of early Georgian coinage. Gold Guineas from the reign remain particularly popular among collectors due to their historical importance and strong gold content, while silver Crowns and Half Crowns are admired for their detailed royal arms and period craftsmanship.

The reign also saw the continued use of “LIMA” marked coinage, struck using silver captured by British naval forces from Spanish treasure during the War of Jenkins’ Ear. These special issues, bearing the word “LIMA” beneath the portrait, are among the most famous and desirable coins of the Georgian era.

Why Collect King George II Coins?

King George II Coins (1727–1760) remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers Britain’s mid-Georgian coinage period
• Includes gold Guineas and silver Crown-sized denominations
• Features historic “LIMA” marked wartime coinage
• Includes traditional pre-decimal £sd denominations
• Strong links to Britain’s expanding global empire
• Features classic heraldic and milled coin designs
• Popular with Georgian and British coin collectors worldwide

Explore King George II Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Gold Guineas and Half Guineas
• Crowns, Half Crowns, and Shillings
• Sixpence and Maundy silver issues
• Copper Halfpennies and Farthings
• “LIMA” marked wartime coinage
• Young Head and Older Head portrait varieties
• Proof and specimen issues
• Early milled British coinage
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins

Buy King George II Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all King George II Coins are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a Georgian coin collection, collecting historic gold Guineas, or researching 18th-century British monetary history, King George II Coins offer a unique combination of royal heritage, historic significance, and enduring numismatic appeal.