George I Halfcrown 1717 TIRTIO, Roses and Plumes

Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·D·G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·

Unabridged legend: Georgius Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith

Engraver: John Croker

Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRVN ET·L·DUX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL·1717·

Unabridged legend: Brunsvicensis et Lunebergensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector

Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge
Raised lettering with Regnal year in words

Script: Latin

Lettering: +DECVS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI TIRTIO

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Marks reverse good edge

VF/GVF

Scarce