1 Shilling - George I 1st bust
| Silver (.925) | 6.02 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1715-1723 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL
·17 15·
Unabridged legend: Brunsviciensis Et Lunebergensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesaurarius Et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Slant reeded
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George I (1714-27), First bust (1715-23), Sterling silver shilling.
The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).
Reverse die varieties
KM#539.1, Sp#3645 (1715-23) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#539.2, Sp#3646 (1720-21) Plain angles;
KM#539.3, Sp#3647 (1723 only) SS and C in angles;
1723 SSC variety was struck with silver discovered by the South Sea Company in Indonesia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George I (1st bust) 1715-1723 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced in 1715, just a year after the death of Queen Anne, who had ruled the country for 12 years. This led to a period of political instability, as there were several claimants to the throne, including George I, who ultimately became the king. This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, while the other side features the iconic image of Britannia, the symbol of Britain. Despite the political turmoil of the time, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency for the people of the United Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1718 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1720 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George I (1st bust) 1715-1723 coin.
