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1 Shilling - George III Young bust; 'Northumberland Shilling'
1763 year| Silver (.925) | 6.02 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| 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#13146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, plain angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·E·T·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E·17 63·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun Et Lunebergen-sis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius Et Elector
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: John Croker
Comment
According to H.A. Seaby’s 'English Silver Coinage from 1649', a special issue of 2,000 shillings was produced for Hugh, Earl of Northumberland, Viceroy of Ireland, for distribution in Dublin. The reality is somewhat different as the Royal Mint produced £5,000 worth of shillings in 1763 (100,000 pieces of which 2,000 circulated in Ireland) which was, compared to other dates, still a relatively scarce coin.Plain edge patterns exist for 1764 and 1778 - both are extremely rare. Beware, low grade counterfeits exist.
The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1763 George III (Young bust; 'Northumberland Shilling') silver shilling coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during George III's reign that were designed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The coin's design features a youthful portrait of King George III on the obverse (front) side, and a crowned shield with the value "1/-) on the reverse (back) side. The coin's silver content and weight were also carefully regulated to ensure its authenticity and value. Despite being over 250 years old, many of these coins have survived in good condition and are highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George III (Young bust; 'Northumberland Shilling') 1763 coin.
