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CG04635

George III 1819 Shilling 9 over 8, proof-like

George III (1760-1820), silver Shilling, last coinage, 1819, the 9 of date struck over 8, laureate head right, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEOR: III D: G: BRITT: REX F: D: rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, within buckled garter, French motto HONI. SOIT. Q MAL. Y. PENSE. initials of William Wellesley Pole "WW P" incuse on left shield border, incuse W on right shield border for engraver Thomas Wyon, weight 5.65g (Bull 2155; ESC 1235C; Davies 88; S.3790). Attractively toned, with underlying proof-like brilliance, good extremely fine and rare.

The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George III by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." With the French legend on reverse translating as "Evil to him, who evil thinks."

Provenance:

Ex Milton Collection, Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, List 31 Spring 2018, item 139 £450.

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