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1 Shilling - Gloucester Pattern
| Issuer | Virginia |
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| Year | 1714 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a simple colonial courthouse building in profile, rendered in low relief, with windows and a central doorway visible. A decorative foliate or crown-like element appears above the roofline in the upper field. The Roman numeral denomination XII appears in the exergue below the building. The circular Latin legend reads GLOVCESTER COVRTHOVSE VIRGINIA, disposed around the periphery of the field. |
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| Obverse lettering | XII GLOVCESTER COVRTHOVSE VIRGINIA |
| Reverse description | Central device features a five-pointed star rendered in low relief within the field. The circular Latin legend surrounding the star incorporates the date of issue and the maker's name, reading ANNO DOM 1714 RIGHAVLT DAWSON, disposed around the periphery, attributing this pattern piece to its engraver or issuing authority. |
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