George I (1714-1727), 'South Sea Company' Shilling, 1723, first laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, SSC in angles, eight strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 5.98g, 6h (ESC 1176; Bull 1586; Spink 3647), small Vs in legends, red wax residue in recesses, otherwise with darkly grey toned surfaces, bolder very fine.
Estimate: £120 - £180