George I - South Sea Company Shilling - 1723SSC > Lot No. 037

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 alternating SS and C in angles 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:
Extremely fine with golden tone, lustrous and pleasing.

References:
S. 3647; ESC 1176.

Estimate: £120 - 200 (EUR 140 - 240; USD 190 - 320)

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

Sold for: £160