Description
1723 George I, Shilling, South Sea Company, S.3647, ESC.1586
An affordable example of this popular type produced from silver which the South Sea Company discovered in Indonesia. Worn and with light porosity but reasonably well detailed. Obverse been countermarked “L”.
O: First laureate and draped bust of King George I right. GEORGIVS DG M BR FR ET HIB REX F D.
R: Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, SS and C in angles. BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH ET EL. 1723.
I would grade this coin Fine (Sheldon F25 details) but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
