King George III Shilling

Obverse of 1787 George III Shilling

Reverse of 1787 George III Shilling

Obverse of 1787 George III Shilling - Semee of Hearts

Reverse of 1787 George III Shilling - Semee of Hearts

This was the last and most prolific issue of George III shillings before the Coinage Reform of 1816. Silver was in relatively short supply for much of George III's reign, and this shortage, in addition to the Royal Mint's archaic equipment, meant that it was difficult for them to produce coinage at a profit, and only gold coinage was produced on a regular basis throughout most of his reign.

Obverse:
Bust of George III facing right.
The obverse inscription reads:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA

Reverse:
Cruciform Shields.
The reverse legend reads:
M B F ET A REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E

Edge
The edge is milled:

Price & Availability

Date	Description	Spink #	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1787	Plain	3743		Yes	£Ask	$Ask
1787	Semee of hearts	3746	VF	Yes	£60	$90

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