Baldwin & Sons
Auction 104 10 Mar 2022
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George I (1714-27), Shilling, 1723, South Sea Company issue, rare variety with French arms at date, fi rst
laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounds from bott om left of GEORGIVS DG M. BR. FR. ET.
HIB. REX. F.D. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, SSC in angles, date fl anking top
crown, legend surrounds, BRVN ET L DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET EL (S.3647; Bull.1589 R2; ESC 1177 R2).
Uneven mott led toning, some porosity or corrosion visible, legends clear and portrait adequate. Very rare with
the French arms at date. [The French arms at date example of the 1723 1/- seldom presents in strong condition,
generally they surface in Fair to good fine, with few exceptions]. Bold fine or better for type.
laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounds from bott om left of GEORGIVS DG M. BR. FR. ET.
HIB. REX. F.D. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, SSC in angles, date fl anking top
crown, legend surrounds, BRVN ET L DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET EL (S.3647; Bull.1589 R2; ESC 1177 R2).
Uneven mott led toning, some porosity or corrosion visible, legends clear and portrait adequate. Very rare with
the French arms at date. [The French arms at date example of the 1723 1/- seldom presents in strong condition,
generally they surface in Fair to good fine, with few exceptions]. Bold fine or better for type.