United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George I, 1715 – 1723
1st bust
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1715 – 1723
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
6.02
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1715 to 1723. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.02 g.
- Obverse
- First laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around (George by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around NOTE: varieties exist (Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
- Edge
- Slant reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 7% | |
| 1723 | — | € 25,00 | € 130,00 | € 160,00 | € 200,00 | € 540,00 | KM#539.3, Sp#3647 | 73% | |
| 1722 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 4% | |
| 1721 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | ||
| 1721 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645; overdate varieties exist | 4% | |
| 1721 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.2, Sp#3646 | ||
| 1720 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 3% | |
| 1720 | — | — | € 300,00 | € 300,00 | € 300,00 | € 2100,00 | KM#539.2, Sp#3646 | 16% | |
| 1719 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 2% | |
| 1718 | — | — | — | — | — | € 1100,00 | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 3% | |
| 1717 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 1.1% | |
| 1716 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 1.1% | |
| 1715 | — | — | — | — | — | — | KM#539.1, Sp#3645 | 5% |
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