1 Shilling - George III Older bust, United Kingdom

1 Shilling - George III Older bust, United Kingdom, 1787-1798 obverse image1 Shilling - George III Older bust, United Kingdom, 1787-1798 reverse image
1 Shilling - George III Older bust coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United Kingdom flagUnited Kingdom
  • Years of Minting:
    1787-1798
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded slanting right
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    n/a
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)
1 Shilling - George III Older bust Reference Price

Reference Price

$16.00-$185.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Shilling - George III Older bust Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Cruciform shields with large Garter star central, crowns in angles, date below, legend around.Note: varieties exist (see below)

Engraver:

Lewis Pingo

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around. Note: varieties exist (see below)

Engraver:

Lewis Pingo

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded slanting right

1 Shilling - George III Older bust Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIVS·III· DEI·GRATIA·

Reverse:

•M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•R•I•A•T•ET•E• 1787

1 Shilling - George III Older bust Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

1 Shilling - George III Older bust sizes
  • Weight:6.02 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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