George I (1714-1727), 'South Sea Company' Shilling, 1723, first laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, SS C in angles, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 5.97g, 6h (ESC 1176; Bull 1586; Spink 3647), cleaned and light traces of flecking, otherwise lightly toned and hints of residual lustre, very fine.
Estimate: £50 - £80