1 Shilling - George II Older bust

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1743-1758
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 6.02 g
Diameter 25 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 3 March 1817
Number
N#
13121
References KM# 583,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3702-4
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Older laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·II· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Engraver: John Tanner

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: M·B·F·ET H·REX· F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E 17 58·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Slant-reeded right

1 Shilling - George II (Older bust) -  obverse

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Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 6/31 troy ounce (92.9 grains).

1745-46 LIMA pieces were struck from a large hoard of silver captured from the Spanish by Admiral Anson's squadron operating in the Pacific Ocean. The word "Lima" engraved under the bust is a reference to the fact that the Spanish silver was being shipped from Lima, Peru back to Spain when it was intercepted by Anson.

Obverse and reverse die varieties:

1743-45 Legend reads 'GEORGIUS'
1746-58 Legend reads 'GEORGIVS'

KM#583.1, Sp#3702 (1743-47) Roses in angles;
KM#583.2, Sp#3703 (1745-46) LIMA below bust;
KM#583.3, Sp#3704 (1746-58) Plain angles;

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1743  Photo $ 340 12% KM#583.1, Sp#3702
1745  3% KM#583.1, Sp#3702
1745 LIMA Photo $ 38 $ 89 $ 150 $ 230 $ 1800 28% KM#583.2, Sp#3703
1746  Photo $ 1800 0.4% KM#583.3, Sp#3704; Proof
1746 LIMA 1.2% KM#583.2, Sp#3703
1747  Photo 6% KM#583.1, Sp#3702
1750  Photo $ 490 3% KM#583.3, Sp#3704
1751  0.8% KM#583.3, Sp#3704
1758  Photo $ 31 $ 51 $ 100 $ 210 $ 320 65% KM#583.3, Sp#3704

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Numista Rarity index: 29 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 4.44 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 798 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232310
Lot 62318
Internet Archive
2 Mar 2023 1743 – KM#583.1, Sp#3702 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362
Lot 21143
Internet Archive
18 Feb 2024 1743 – KM#583.1, Sp#3702 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232035
Lot 64319
Internet Archive
26 Aug 2020 1743 – KM#583.1, Sp#3702 AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225
Lot 64486
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2022 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97241
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 31405
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33999
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 UNC
(NGC MS63)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25119
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George II (Older bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232335
Lot 65303
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311
Lot 63336
Internet Archive
9 Mar 2023 1745 LIMA – KM#583.2, Sp#3703 AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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