Baldwin & Sons
Argentum Auction Fall 2013 2 November 2013
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BRITISH COINS. George III, Silver Shilling, 1763, so-called "Northumberland" type, laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, Garter star at centre (ESC 1214; S 3742). Toned, extremely fine.
These Shillings are so-called the Northumberland type because the Duke of Northumberland required £3000 worth of Shillings for the pay of troops in his charge. The whole mintage was of course much higher, it being as a common misconception that only £3000 worth was struck entirely. The mint in fact struck over £6000 worth of face value silver in the years 1763 and 1764 which would have been all 1763 dated coins, this total being shared between Shillings and the smaller silver coins, mainly Threepences.
Estimate: £600-800
These Shillings are so-called the Northumberland type because the Duke of Northumberland required £3000 worth of Shillings for the pay of troops in his charge. The whole mintage was of course much higher, it being as a common misconception that only £3000 worth was struck entirely. The mint in fact struck over £6000 worth of face value silver in the years 1763 and 1764 which would have been all 1763 dated coins, this total being shared between Shillings and the smaller silver coins, mainly Threepences.
Estimate: £600-800