Description
George I (1714-27), Shilling, 1718, first laureate and draped bust right, toothed border both sides, legend surrounds GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX FD. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in angles, date flanking top crown, reads BRVN ET L DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET EL (S.3645; Bull.1566; ESC 1165). Reflective streaky toning, proficiently detailed in the bust and King’s profile. Rev, darker tone with excellent detail in the coats of arms. Encapsulated and graded by NGC as MS 63. A premier example.
