George I (1714-1727), South Sea Company, Shilling, 1723, first bust, rev. C over SS in fourth quarter, seven strings, edge obliquely milled, 5.96g, 5h (Bull 1590; ESC 1176A; Spink 3647), traces of adjustment to periphery, otherwise lightly toned over lustrous and quite brilliant surfaces, an excellent example even for this commonly encountered issued, extremely fine, the variety rare in this condition.
Estimate: £150 - £250