© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Shilling - George III Pattern
1774 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Virginia (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| King | George III (1760-1783) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#350798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned British - Hanoverian royal coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRGINIA. 1774
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Shilling - George III (Pattern) 1774 from Virginia is that it was designed by John Reich, a prominent engraver and die-sinker who also worked on other coins for the United States, including the 1792 half disme and the 1794 dollar.