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1 Shilling – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1743–1758
Ruler: George II
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 3 March 1817
Total mintage: 100
Material
Diameter: 25 mm
Weight: 6.02 g
Silver weight: 5.57 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard583
Numista: #13121
Value
Bullion value: $15.29

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·
Script: Latin
Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

Inscription:
M·B·F·ET H·REX· F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E 1758·
Script: Latin
Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Slant-reeded right

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1743
1745
1745LIMABU
1746100Proof
1746LIMABU
1747
1750
1751
1758

Series: 1743 United Kingdom circulation coins

6 Pence obverse
6 Pence reverse
6 Pence
1743-1758
1 Shilling obverse
1 Shilling reverse
1 Shilling
1743-1758
½ Crown obverse
½ Crown reverse
½ Crown
1743-1751
1 Crown obverse
1 Crown reverse
1 Crown
1743-1751
🌱 Fairly Common