Description
George II (1727-60), Shilling, 1735, young laureate bust left, toothed border both sides, legend surrounding GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes struck in alternate angles, central garter star, date flanking top crown, reads M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. edge, obliquely milled (S. 3700; Bull 1707; ESC 1198).
Lightly toned with mint brilliance and bloom, mottled toning, free from surface markings. Accepted as a difficult date to find in a numismatic grade, seldom seen at auction or in the open market. About extremely fine for a weakly struck issue, scarce.
