Description George I Reign, 1714-27. The House of Hanover. 1725 Shilling. Roses and plumes, without stops on the obverse. Obverse: Second laureate and draped bust of King George I right. Engraver: John Croker. Legend: GEORGIVS D'G M BR FR ET HIB REX F D (George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith). Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, roses and plumes in quarters, divided date above. Reverse Legend: BRVN ET L DVX S R I A TH ET EL·1725· (Duke of Brunswick and Luneburg Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire). Catalogue: Spink# 3649. Silver: 0.925, issue weight 6.02g (actual worn weight 5.76), 25mm. Grade: Fine, cleaned, obverse deep scratch.
