George I (1714-27), silver Shilling, 1723, South Sea Company issue, second laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, initials SS and C in alternate angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, Z type 1 in date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., weight 6.03g (Bull 1591; ESC 1178; C&R 726; S.3648). Attractively toned, good very fine.
Provenance:
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1999, item 1562.