1 Shilling - George I 1st bust

€13,074.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1715-1723
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight6.02 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#539, Sp#3645-7
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·DG·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.  Note: varieties exist
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL ·17 15·
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeSlant reeded
Mint
Mintage1715  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1716  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1717  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1718  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1719  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1720  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1720  - KM#539.2, Sp#3646 -
1721  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1721  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645; overdate varieties exist -
1721  - KM#539.2, Sp#3646 -
1722  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1723  - KM#539.1, Sp#3645 -
1723  - KM#539.3, Sp#3647 -
1723  - KM#539.3, Sp#3647; French arms at date -
Catalog ID9832304520
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