| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Auction 103 | Auction date: 29 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 130 Price realized: 1,550 GBP (Approx. 1,961 USD / 1,810 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: MS 63 | GREAT BRITAIN. George III, 1760-1820. Silver shilling, 1763. London. Northumberland. Named after the Earl of Northumberland who ordered £100 worth of shillings in 1763 to be distributed at his arrival in Dublin having been appointed Lord Lieutenant. The provenance of the silver used to strike this issue adds to its allure. A cargo of bullion was captured from the Spanish cargo ship Hermione off the coast of Portugal on the 17th May 1762, no less than 47 tonnes of treasure in total. Young laureate and draped bust right. Legend reads GEORGIVS·III·DEI·GRATIA·. / Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, plain angles, divided date above, legend surrounds. Legend reads M·B·F·E·T·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E ·1763· Engraver: John Croker. In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63, certification number 5880675-003. NGC Census in this grade: 18. NGC Census in higher grade: 6 Total NGC Census: 85 Reference: S-3742; KM-597 Mintage: 2,000. Diameter: 25 mm. Weight: 6 g. Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver. PLEASE NOTE: 18% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 10 GBP |  |
