One (1) shilling coin
Virginia, 1774
Obverse Image: George III facing right.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS. III / DEI. GRATIA.
Reverse Image: Crowned shield divided into quadrants.
Reverse Text: 17 74 VIRGI NIA
Only six of these curious silver coins are known. Though commonly referred to as shillings, they bear no denomination. It is speculated that they may have been prototypes for a future coinage that did not occur.
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