Georges I – IV
George I 1714-27
George I was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1 August 1714 until his death, and ruler of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire from 1698.
George was born in Hanover, in what is now Germany, and eventually inherited the title and lands of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. A succession of European wars expanded his German domains during his lifetime, and in 1708 he was ratified as prince-elector of Hanover. At the age of 54, after the death of Queen Anne of Great Britain, George ascended the British throne as the first monarch of the House of Hanover.
During George’s reign the powers of the monarchy diminished and Britain began a transition to the modern system of cabinet government led by a prime minister. George died on a trip to his native Hanover, where he was buried.
George I 1717 Halfpenny
As can be seen, this halfpenny is very worn but lettering and raised
areas are still visible.
Would suit someone looking to fill this date in their coin collection.
We grade this coin as Fair.
£7
George II 1746 ‘Lima’ Silver Sixpence
Raised surfaces are worn, particularly on the obverse but lettering and much of the detail is still clear. ‘
Lima’ below bust. Graded as Fine.
£27
George II 1757 Silver Sixpence
Light wear to highest raised surfaces, otherwise good detail.
Reflects light beautifully and is as free from scratches and markings as you could hope for.
Graded as a good VF.
£47
George II 1757 Silver Sixpence
Superb specimen with great detail, toned with minimal sign of wear.
Please view close-up (click on photo) to get a better indication of its
quality.
A worthy part of any collection.
We grade this coin as a good EF.
£65
George III 1797 ‘Cartwheel’ twopence
A great example of the iconic ‘Cartwheel’ copper twopence.
The largest base metal coin issued in the UK, it weighs two ounces, has a 41mm diameter and is 5mm thick.
Unsurprisingly, it proved too heavy for common use and was the last copper/bronze twopence to be struck for nearly 200 years.
We grade this coin as a good VF.
£77
George III 1819 Crown
(LIX on edge, with stop)
Crowns were ony issued in the last 3 years of George III’s reign.
This example has some wear to both faces and edge but retains major
detail and all lettering is legible.
We grade this coin as aVF.
£65
George IV 1825 “barehead” shilling
There were 2 designs in this year, the laureate head and barehead.
As well as this, there is an extremely rare version with Roman numeral
I instead of 1 in the year.
As can be seen from the photo, this coin is in an exceptional grade, close to Uncirculated condition.
£110
George IV 1826 “barehead” shilling
Great detail on this example, some wear to George IV’s hair on obverse.
Brilliant shine from the shilling’s surface.
Graded as a GVF
£47
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Hello – I have a barehead George IV silver shilling – very very worn and rubbed smooth that someone has drilled a hole through just where the date is !!!! has this coin any valueleft at all please ?
Gillian Tyler
Depending on the year of issue, these shillings can be worth up to £20 but that is in ‘Fine’ condition. One that is completely worn and drilled would most likely only have scrap value (for the silver content) which would be around £3 at today’s prices.