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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 897018, member: 19165&quot;]I heartily enjoy adding pieces to this set. Of all the coins I have, this set is the one displayed in my living room for my guests to see. It contains the oldest coins I have, and I am quite proud of it. </p><p><br /></p><p>My shilling type set is generally comprised of one coin from each monarch. The set is complete back to 1694 as I am choosing to define it, which is rather different than the registry&#039;s definition. I am getting one from each king or queen, and any major, long running subtypes. Thus, I have 2 from George III, 3 from Victoria, etc. Many of these I have not posted here before, so I hope you enjoy!</p><p><br /></p><p>The shilling was a unit of account for hundreds of years, but no actual coin was minted in the denomination until Henry VII’s coin, which is known as a testoon. Henry VIII also minted testoons; it was not until Edward VI that the coin was called a shilling. The shilling equaled twelve pence, and there were 12 shillings in a pound.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The oldest coin in my set is this shilling from Queen Elizabeth I. It is from 1560-1561, and shows traces of luster in protected areas. This is a choice circulated coin of a type known for weak strikes - hence the weak devices.&nbsp; Bob Campbell took these true-to-hand pictures. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW586obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW586reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The next coin in my set is from King Charles I, dated 1639. For those of you keeping score, I do not yet have King James I, who reigned between Elizabeth I and Charles I. The coinage of Charles I is a long, tumultuous, and fascinating study, ranging from crudely struck pieces such as this one, to fine pieces of incredible artistry, to intriguing pieces struck during the English Civil War. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW595obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW595reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I do not yet own the pieces from the Commonwealth, Cromwell, Charles II, James II, or William &amp; Mary. My next piece is from William III’s sole reign, after the death of his co-ruler Mary II. I love the serious die clashing on this piece, and the gorgeously toned surfaces. The excellent pictures are from Bob Campbell.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW596obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW596reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Next we make a considerable jump to this 1707 shilling from Queen Anne. The coin is in lower grade, and will be upgraded eventually. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW576obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW576reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This 1723 is from King George I. He was the first in a very long line of Georges. This coin too will probably be upgraded at some point. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW577obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW577reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>This 1758 from King George II came from a British friend of mine. <img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW573obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW573reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m a big fan of the first of two major King George III types. This 1787 is the most common example of this type, although there are numerous varieties. This is a very choice example, with dark, pleasing surfaces. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW583obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW583reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The second major type of King George III saw a redesign of all coinage of Great Britain. This shilling is much smaller in diameter than previous types. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW468obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW468reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>King George IV had 3 major types, but the other two are very hard to find in pleasing condition and were only minted for a couple of years each. I might choose to add them later, but right now they are not part of my set. Because his reign was so short, shillings of George IV are rather difficult to locate in choice EF condition. </p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW578obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW578reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>King William IV is one of the hardest monarchs to find in this condition - gem cameo circulated. Shillings of his were only minted for 4 years, and he had a short reign. This shilling is one of the highlights of my set.</p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW584obverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/physicsfan/Shillings/JPW584reverse.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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