Description
George II (1727-60), Shilling, 1728, young laureate bust left, small letters in the legends both sides, legend surrounds GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, plain angles, reads MBF ET H REX FD BET LD SRI AT ET E (S.3699; Bull.1698; ESC.1191/R2).
Brightly toned with a couple of metal stress surface markings in line with the grade, legends clear, portrait and Kings armour all well depicted. Reverse, clear legends with a serrated nick in the first quarter. A one year only type within the series, very rare. Fine.
