Description
George II (1727-60), Shilling, 1737, Roses and Plumes, young laureate bust left, larger letters in the legends both sides, legend surrounds GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, roses and plumes in alternate angles, reads MBF ET H REX FD BET LD SRI AT ET E (S.3700; Bull.1711; ESC.1200).
Lightly toned, some flatness to parts of portrait, fields and legends clear, surface markings in line with the grade. Reverse, some etching and scratching around the garter star. Good fine, an academic representation of the type.
