George II (1727-60), silver Shilling, 1728, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, small lettering both sides, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., weight 5.96g (Bull 1698 R2; ESC 1191 R2; C&P 838 R3; S.3699). Toned with a few tiny flecks, extremely fine and very rare this well preserved, a key one year only type in the series.
Provenance:
Ex Slaney Collection, Part One, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 200.