George III 1816 Silver Shilling
Offered is a stunning 1816 ‘Bullhead’ sterling silver Shilling, issued under the reign of King George III during the ‘great recoinage,’ SP#3790, KM#666. Although not a rare coin, this example distinguishes itself by means of high grade, and superior eye-appeal. Flashy, mirrored fields, and semi-frosted devices lend this piece an almost PL appearance, while cobalt and charcoal hues give way to rose land lavender tones on the devices, really setting off the excellent strike which benefits this coin.
Also of interest is the fact that this piece displays an unlisted variety, with the ‘B’ of the obverse inscription having been punched over another character. Even with this interesting feature, it must be said that the 1816 1/- is not a particularly tough ask in better grades, but it should equally be noted that it is unusual to find an example quite this attractive.
Offered is a stunning 1816 ‘Bullhead’ sterling silver Shilling, issued under the reign of King George III during the ‘great recoinage,’ SP#3790, KM#666. Although not a rare coin, this example distinguishes itself by means of high grade, and superior eye-appeal. Flashy, mirrored fields, and semi-frosted devices lend this piece an almost PL appearance, while cobalt and charcoal hues give way to rose land lavender tones on the devices, really setting off the excellent strike which benefits this coin.
Also of interest is the fact that this piece displays an unlisted variety, with the ‘B’ of the obverse inscription having been punched over another character. Even with this interesting feature, it must be said that the 1816 1/- is not a particularly tough ask in better grades, but it should equally be noted that it is unusual to find an example quite this attractive.
Offered is a stunning 1816 ‘Bullhead’ sterling silver Shilling, issued under the reign of King George III during the ‘great recoinage,’ SP#3790, KM#666. Although not a rare coin, this example distinguishes itself by means of high grade, and superior eye-appeal. Flashy, mirrored fields, and semi-frosted devices lend this piece an almost PL appearance, while cobalt and charcoal hues give way to rose land lavender tones on the devices, really setting off the excellent strike which benefits this coin.
Also of interest is the fact that this piece displays an unlisted variety, with the ‘B’ of the obverse inscription having been punched over another character. Even with this interesting feature, it must be said that the 1816 1/- is not a particularly tough ask in better grades, but it should equally be noted that it is unusual to find an example quite this attractive.