1 Shilling - George I 2nd 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 | 1723-1727 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.02 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH ET EL·17 25·
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
Engrailed
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George I (1714-27), Second bust (1723-26), Sterling silver shilling.
The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).
Obverse and reverse die varieties
KM#558.1, Sp#3648 (1723 only) SS and C in angles;
KM#558.2, Sp#3649 (1723-27) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#558.3, Sp#3650 (1723-26) WCC below bust, interlinked C's and plumes in angles;
1723 SSC variety was struck with silver discovered by the South Sea Company in Indonesia.
1723-26 WCC variety was struck with silver supplied by the Welsh Copper Company.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George I (2nd bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monetary system. In 1727, the year that this coin was minted, the British government introduced a new coinage act that aimed to combat the widespread counterfeiting of coins. The act introduced a new standard for coinage, which included the use of a higher proportion of silver in the production of coins, and the introduction of a new design featuring a portrait of the king. This coin, featuring George I, was one of the first to be minted under this new standard, and its production marked a significant shift in the way that coins were made and used in Britain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (2nd bust) 1723-1727 coin.
