George I - South Sea Company Shilling - 1723SSC (C over SS error) > Lot No. 038

Description:
Dated 1723. First bust, dies ↑↓. Obv: with GEORGIVS.D.G.M.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. legend. Rev: crowned cruciform shields with SS and C in angles, with C over SS in second quarter, for South Sea Company with date 17-23 at English arms and .BRVN ET.L.DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET.EL. legend.

Measurements:
5.99 grams.

Condition:
Fair, very rare and the C over SS clearly visible.

References:
S. 3647; ESC 1176A (R5).

Estimate: £50 - 90 (EUR 60 - 110; USD 80 - 140)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £145