George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne Bust of Zeus

Bust of Zeus

BMCRE 166) Surface pitting

and a little contact rubbing to the toning on the obverse high points

helping to clear the invaders from the state

The reverse legend is somewhat crude and I cannot find it listed with this obverse

George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne Bust of ZeusGeorge II (1727 1760), 'Roses' Shilling, 1745, Obv. Old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, Rev. Four crowned shields cruciform, roses in angles, eight strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 6. 02g, 6h (Pywell Phillips 341; Bull 1722; ESC 1204; S. 3702), Metal flaw at 3 o'clock, some light flecking, otherwise nicely toned, very fine good very fine.