1787 George III Shilling

Regular price £600.00

Condition NGC MS-63

Obverse

Older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Lettering: GEORGIVS·III· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Reverse

Cruciform shields with large Garter star central, crowns in angles, date below, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Lettering:
•M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•R•I•A•T•ET•E•
1787

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Dimensions
Diameter Weight Thickness
25.00 6.02
Features
Edge Metal Mint
Reeded slanting right Silver (.925)
Mintage
Circulation Mint Sets Proof
746.480
Catalogue References
Krause Coincraft Spink
3746-1787