George I Shilling 1720 1st bust plain reverse

Obverse

First laureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·DG·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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A·TH ET·EL
·17 20·

Unabridged legend: Brunsviciensis Et Lunebergensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archithesaurarius Et Elector

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

Engraver: Johann Ochs

Edge

Slant reeded

S3645

Very Fine Reverse better