GeorgeIII shilling 1820

[Fortify101 0]

Greetings all

I've had in my possesion this unique coin that I have been curious for some time now and just recently was able to depict and locate the origin of said coin. But unable to 'find a pricing schedule. It is a shilling stamped as follows:

George III DG / BRITT REX F.D. 1820.(king GeorgeIII head).shield with crown on flip side. Coin is worn in the fashion that it has been rubbed between two finger since 1820(smile). So some of the lettering and detail is 'rubbed' out. Nonetheless it gave me great pleasure to read about it and the profound changes witnesses during King George III's reign from 1760-1820. Such as the American Colonies gaining Independence in the American Revolution. The French Revolution and Napolean. The changing ideal in the European Society and the Industrial Revolution. Simply historic wonder.

I greatly appreciate any feedback and wish you a grand day/evening. CHEERS!

[Rob 3,152]

Greetings all

I've had in my possesion this unique coin that I have been curious for some time now and just recently was able to depict and locate the origin of said coin. But unable to 'find a pricing schedule. It is a shilling stamped as follows:

George III DG / BRITT REX F.D. 1820.(king GeorgeIII head).shield with crown on flip side. Coin is worn in the fashion that it has been rubbed between two finger since 1820(smile). So some of the lettering and detail is 'rubbed' out. Nonetheless it gave me great pleasure to read about it and the profound changes witnesses during King George III's reign from 1760-1820. Such as the American Colonies gaining Independence in the American Revolution. The French Revolution and Napolean. The changing ideal in the European Society and the Industrial Revolution. Simply historic wonder.

I greatly appreciate any feedback and wish you a grand day/evening. CHEERS!

Welcome to the forum.

If you have a shilling it should look like this

1820 is a common date and certainly won't be unique. The value is likely to be melt or a little over if as you say the coin is worn, though a picture would be helpful to confirmm this. The diameter should be about 23mm if a shilling, but the sixpence which shares the design is only 19mm approx.

[Fortify101 0]

Thank you for your response. I do wish I could post a picture. My appologies. Yes it is the same size as an American penny(1 cent). I do enjoy the historic value of K.GeorgeIII 's reign. An incredible timeline. Still would like to know what it would fetch.

[Fortify101 0]

...and yes. It looks just like that photograph. Mine is not as prestine as the photo. Mine is 'rubbed' out quite a bit.

[Rob 3,152]

Thank you for your response. I do wish I could post a picture. My appologies. Yes it is the same size as an American penny(1 cent). I do enjoy the historic value of K.GeorgeIII 's reign. An incredible timeline. Still would like to know what it would fetch.

In that case it is a sixpence. Worn with some missing legend, it would usually not be worth over its bullion value. The nominal weight is 2.8g, so a few $s at best unless it was a rare variety such as I over S in HONI, an inverted 1 in the date or no colons in the obverse legend when some tens of $s would apply. It is unlikely to be a rare variety for the obvious reason that most people wouldn't have the rare ones by definition.

[Red Riley 2]

...and yes. It looks just like that photograph. Mine is not as prestine as the photo. Mine is 'rubbed' out quite a bit.

Hi Fortify101, welcome to the forum. As you have already discovered that it is worth very little, I would also say that if it's a coppery colour then it's a forgery which were very common at the time.

George III has always got a bad press in the colonies - but he wasn't that awful a king. Just look on him as a modern day (American!) republican.

[Fortify101 0]

And a gracious thank you for your knowledge on said item. I appreciate the input undoubtedly.

[Peter 615]

And a gracious thank you for your knowledge on said item. I appreciate the input undoubtedly.

A nice bit of history...nearly 200 years old.

The silver content is sterling (92.5%) and would of bought a meal and flagon of ale in its day.

[Peckris 579]

In spite of its lack of value, it's clearly given you great enjoyment, reading up about George III (actually Cockney rhyming slang that... ). Who knows, it might lead you into the far corners of our tremendously captivating hobby! Welcome.

[Hello17 3]

a warm welcome to you, hope you get into coin collecting

even as a unexperienced and young collector i can tell you that its worth its silver

[argentumandcoins 70]

a warm welcome to you, hope you get into coin collecting

even as a unexperienced and young collector i can tell you that its worth its silver

Welcome back young Patrick.

Looking forward to 6 weeks off school?

[Peter 615]

a warm welcome to you, hope you get into coin collecting

even as a unexperienced and young collector i can tell you that its worth its silver

Welcome back young Patrick.

Looking forward to 6 weeks off school?

John

Oh those heady days of no mortgage,cycling 25 miles with a kreel and rod bag on my back to fish the fen drains,being fitter than a butchers dog...the big attraction of young ladies and beer ahead of me. Grandparents still alive.

Any youngsters reading this appreciate what you have now and while you're at it come and mow my lawn.

[Peckris 579]

a warm welcome to you, hope you get into coin collecting

even as a unexperienced and young collector i can tell you that its worth its silver

Welcome back young Patrick.

Looking forward to 6 weeks off school?

John

Oh those heady days of no mortgage,cycling 25 miles with a kreel and rod bag on my back to fish the fen drains,being fitter than a butchers dog...the big attraction of young ladies and beer ahead of me. Grandparents still alive.

Any youngsters reading this appreciate what you have now and while you're at it come and mow my lawn.

Make a good job of it and you'll get a bob (but not Dorriens and Magens, though if it's a VERY good job it could be a 1959S )

[Hello17 3]

a warm welcome to you, hope you get into coin collecting

even as a unexperienced and young collector i can tell you that its worth its silver

Welcome back young Patrick.

Looking forward to 6 weeks off school?

yes b'cause ill be a year older and i can expand my collection