Description

George I Reign, 1714-27.

The House of Hanover.

1723 Shilling SS-C.

Obverse: First laureate and draped bust of King George I right.

Engraver: John Croker.

Legend: GEORGIVS·D'G:M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D. (George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, SS-C in quarters, divided date above.

Reverse Legend: BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH ET EL·1723· (Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire).

Catalogue: Spink# 3647.

Silver: 0.925, issue weight 6.02g (actual worn weight 5.83), 26mm.

Grade: Obverse Fair, reverse aFine.