1 Shilling, Virginia, 1774

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One (1) shilling coin

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Virginia, 1774

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Obverse Image: George III facing right.

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Obverse Text: GEORGIVS. III / DEI. GRATIA.

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Reverse Image: Crowned shield divided into quadrants.

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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.

Date Made: 1774

Associated Name: George III King of Great Britain

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: VirginiaPlace Of Issue: United States: Virginia

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Credit Line: Emery May Holden Norweb

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0798.0027Catalog Number: 1982.0798.0027Accession Number: 1982.0798Catalog Number: 82.48.27

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: .1 cm x 2.5 cm; 1/32 in x 31/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-7de1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1094483

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