Great Britain
shilling
KGIII 1763
Northumberland
What is a 1763 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1763 shilling from Great Britain.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£125 | £375 | £700 | £1.3k+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the armored laureate bust
of King George III facing right. The surrounding
legend reads: 'GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes: First King George III era British shilling.
Known as the 'Northumberland shilling', the Earl of
Northumberland had 2,000 struck and distributed
in Dublin on his appointment to Lord Lieutenant.
Monarch | King George III |
Edge | diagonally reeded |
Weight | 6 grams |
Diameter | 26 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,000 |
Scarcity | very scarce |
Obverse | Richard Yeo |
Reverse | John Croker |
1763 Great Britain
shilling specifications
Northumberland
1763 Great Britain
shilling design
Northumberland
The 1763 Britsh shilling reverse shows a
cruciform of crowned shields representing
George III's regal claims, an abbreviated
surrounding legend, and date divided above.
The top shield shows three lions to left, representing England, and one lion to right representing Scotland.
The right shield shows three fleur-de-lis, representing
France, the lower shield shows a harp, representing
Ireland, and the left shield shows the Hanoverian arms.
The retail value of a 1763
'Northumberland' British
shilling can range from
£125 to over £1,300,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |