Lot 380
George I (1714-27), Shilling, 1723 South Sea Company, Date at the French arms variety, first laureate and draped bust right,
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
George I (1714-27), Shilling, 1723 South Sea Company, Date at the French arms variety, first laureate and draped bust right, toothed border surrounding both sides, legend commences GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX FD. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, initials of the South Sea Company in alternating angles, date flanking top crown, legend reads BRVN ET L DVX SRIATH ET EL (S.3647; Bull. 1589; ESC. 1177). Near fine, a very rare variety.
Maurice Bull quotes ‘These pieces mostly turn up in a very worn state; the rarity of a really fine [excellent] example is perhaps R5’ (five to ten examples of very high quality)’ p227 ‘English Silver Coinage. Footnote 2.
