George III Shilling 1787

Obverse
Older laureate and cuirassed bust of King George III right, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·III· DEI·GRATIA·

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Reverse
Cruciform shields with large Garter star central, crowns in angles, date below, legend around.

Note: varieties exist (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
•M•B•F•ET•H•REX•F•D•B•ET•L•D•S•R•I•A•T•ET•E•
1787

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Edge
Reeded slanting right

S3743

Near Extremely Fine