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Great Britain 1758 George II Shilling VF-EF (VF30) $
Great Britain 1758 George II Shilling VF-EF (VF30) $
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Great Britain 1758 George II Shilling VF-EF (VF30)
George II (reigned 1727–1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland and the last British monarch born outside the country, in Hanover, Germany. His reign saw major military conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the early stages of the Seven Years’ War, helping expand Britain’s global influence. Notably, he was the last British king to personally lead troops into battle, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. George II died in 1760 at the age of nearly 77, having lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. Though often overshadowed by his ministers, his rule marked a period of growing parliamentary power.
Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of George II facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around a central Garter star, with the date divided above, and the legend around.
Specifications:
Monarch: George II (1727-1760)
Engraver: John Sigismund Tanner (obv), Johann Ochs (rev)
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 6.02 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Diagonal Reeding
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
George II (reigned 1727–1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland and the last British monarch born outside the country, in Hanover, Germany. His reign saw major military conflicts, including the War of Austrian Succession and the early stages of the Seven Years’ War, helping expand Britain’s global influence. Notably, he was the last British king to personally lead troops into battle, at the Battle of Dettingen in 1743. George II died in 1760 at the age of nearly 77, having lived longer than any of his English or British predecessors. Though often overshadowed by his ministers, his rule marked a period of growing parliamentary power.
Obverse: Older laureate and draped bust of George II facing left, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around a central Garter star, with the date divided above, and the legend around.
Specifications:
Monarch: George II (1727-1760)
Engraver: John Sigismund Tanner (obv), Johann Ochs (rev)
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 6.02 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Edge: Diagonal Reeding
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
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