United Kingdom · 1723-SS C alternately in angles (SS-C-SS-C) · 1 Shilling · XF Details Scratches · KM#539
Issuer / region: United Kingdom
Date: 1723
Denomination: 1 Shilling
Weight: 6.02 g
Diameter: 26 mm
Condition: Circulated 1723 George I shilling with substantial remaining portrait, shield and legend detail. Multiple prominent scratches affect the obverse neck/right field and reverse fields; toning is uneven but no definite corrosion is established.
Obverse: First laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS·DG·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist

Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL
·17 15·