George I - Welsh Copper Company Shilling - 1723WCC > Lot No. 039

Description:
Dated 1723. First bust, with WCC below for the Welsh Copper Company, dies ↑↓. Obv: with GEORGIVS.D.G.M.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.F.D. legend. Rev: crowned cruciform shields with alternating plume and interlinked Cs in angles with date 17-23 at English arms and .BRVN ET.L.DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET.EL. legend.

Measurements:
5.74 grams.

Condition:
Good, bold fine with small piercing at top of obverse but very rare.

References:
S. 3650; ESC 1180(R2).

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 310 - 430; USD 400 - 550)

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

Sold for: £200