United Kingdom 1 Shilling - George I, 1723 – 1727
2nd bust
Information
Country
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1723 – 1727
Ruler
George I (Georg I)
(1698–1727)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
6.02
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1723 to 1727. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 26 mm and weighs 6.02 g.
- Obverse
- Second laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around. Note: bow to hair tie (George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below) (Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 | — | — | — | KM#558.2, Sp#3649 | 1.5% | |
| 1726 | — | — | — | KM#558.2, Sp#3649 | 1.5% | |
| 1726 | — | — | — | KM#558.3, Sp#3650 | ||
| 1725 | — | — | — | KM#558.2, Sp#3649 | 8% | |
| 1725 | — | — | — | KM#558.3, Sp#3650 | 1.5% | |
| 1724 | — | — | — | KM#558.2, Sp#3649 | 9% | |
| 1724 | — | — | — | KM#558.3, Sp#3650 | ||
| 1723 | — | € 61,00 | € 61,00 | KM#558.1, Sp#3648 | 82% | |
| 1723 | — | — | — | KM#558.2, Sp#3649 | 8% | |
| 1723 | — | — | — | KM#558.3, Sp#3650 | 1.5% |
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