British Coinage struck from South American Pirate Treasure
At one point in the reign of George II, piracy became almost official. Some of the treasure that Admiral Anson seized during his circumnavigation of the globe in 1740-44 and by other 'irateers' was made in to coinage which has the word Lima below the Kingâs bust to celebrate the successful harassment of the Spanish colonies in the New World. Include a piece of silver treasure in your collection. In VF condition.
At one point in the reign of George II, piracy became almost official. Some of the treasure that Admiral Anson seized during his circumnavigation of the globe in 1740-44 and by other 'irateers' was made in to coinage which has the word Lima below the Kingâs bust to celebrate the successful harassment of the Spanish colonies in the New World. Include a piece of silver treasure in your collection. In VF condition.
| Product Code | 0481B |