george i silver shilling (1st portrait)

A George I Silver Shilling, in very fine condition.

Obverse: 'GEORGIVS.DG.M.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D.' - First Laureate and draped bust of King George I, facing right, legend around. (Inscription translation: 'George by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, defender of the faith'.)Reverse: 'BRVNET.DVXS.R.I.A.TH.ET.EL.' - Crowned Cruciform shields of Royal arms with SS and C in alternate angles. Legend around, English shield of arms to date 1723.(Inscription translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch, Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire'.) Diameter: 26mmWeight: 6.02gYear: 1723Condition: Very Fine

Antiques.co.uk Ref: D77F8JWCF

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