Great Britain – George III Silver Shilling, 1787 Original 1787 British Silver Shilling from the reign of King George III, struck in .925 sterling silver. Obverse shows the laureate bust of George III; reverse features the classic cruciform shields with crowned central star. • Denomination: Shilling • Composition: Silver (.925 sterling) • Weight: ~6.1 g (matches standard) • Date: 1787 • Mintage: Not officially recorded (typical for the period) • Era: Georgian Britain • Condition: strong remaining detail and attractive natural toning A genuine 18th-century silver shilling, over 235 years old, and a cornerstone denomination of British coinage. Highly collectible and increasingly scarce in solid, problem-free condition. See the pictures for a better impression