1 Shilling - George II Young bust
| Silver (.925) | 6.02 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1727-1741 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 6.02 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E
·17 36·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsviciensis Et Lunebergensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesaurarius Et Elector
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1727-60), Young bust (1727-41), Sterling silver shilling.
The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#561.1, Sp#3698 (1727-32) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#561.2, Sp#3697 (1727, 1731) Plumes in angles;
KM#561.3, Sp#3699 (1728 only) Plain angles;
KM#561.4, Sp#3701 (1739-41) Roses in angles;
KM#561.5, Sp#3700 (1734-37) Larger obv. legend, roses and plumes in angles;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - George II (Young bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British Empire. King George II ruled from 1727 to 1741, a period that saw the rise of the British colonies in North America and the West Indies, as well as the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in Britain. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions during this time, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1734 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1736 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George II (Young bust) 1727-1741 coin.
