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Coin - 1 Shilling, George III, Great Britain, 1787
Reg. No: NU 32614
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
George III (1760-1820)
This type of coin was made current by Proclamation in New South Wales in November 1800 at 1 shilling 1 penny. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Robert Edwards - Museum of Victoria, 1984
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 26 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 6.03 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | australian proclamation 1800 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | working strikes |
| DateEra: | 1787 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Shilling |
| Obverse Description: | Laureate and draped bust of the King wearing armour facing right; around, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA |
| Reverse Description: | Four shields arranged to form a cross with the Star of the Garter at its centre; between arms of cross, a crown; around, M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1787, the date being below the shield containing Irish arms. Semee of hearts in Hanoverian shield. |
| Edge Description: | diagonal milled, /// |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King George III, England, Great Britain, 1787 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1787 |
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