Antique Sterling Cup Wine Tasting Cup w George 2 Coin Inset Center

Description

This is a simple and fine, antique wine tasting cup, as found missing the handle The cup is fashioned from and old silver coin as evidenced by the writing around the edge.  The coin at the bottom of the cup is a George 2 coin in fine condition. The bowl of the cup has dents as shown in photos. Diameter is 2.25" and depth is 1" .
Kingdom – George II (1727 – 1760)
AR Shilling, 25.6 mm, 6.00 g.
Tower Mint, London
Obv: GEORGIUS • II • DEI • GRATIA • / LIMA, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust of George II facing left, LIMA below bust
Rev: M • B • F • ET • H • REX • F • D • B • ET • L • D • S • R • I • A • T • ET • E • 17 [-] 45, crowned cruciform arms
cf. KM 583.2; ESC 1205; S.3703
Struck from Peruvian silver captured by the British Admiral George Anson off of Cape Espiritu Santo, Samal, Philippine Islands, and specially marked to commemorate that event.