Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
George II (1727-1760)
The shilling had a current value of 12 pence. Struck from bullion supplied from mines in the West of England - indicated by the roses on the reverse.
Obverse Description
Old laureate bust of George II facing left wearing armour, with lion's head on shoulder; around, GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA.
Reverse Description
Four crowned shields arranged to form a cross, England and Scotland impaled, France, Ireland and the Electorate of Brunswick and Luneburg; large Star of the Garter at the centre; a rose in each angle; around, M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1747, the date being broken by a crown. (Translation obverse and reverse: George II by the Grace of God King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, Archi-Thesaurius and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire).
Edge Description
Diagonal milling, ///.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1747 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.96 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3702 Pages