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1783 Chalmers Shilling - Large Worm

Strike Type
1783 Chalmers Shilling - Large Worm

Coin Details

Year
1783
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Thomas Sparrow (engraver)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.6g
Diameter
22mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A Chalmers shilling with the "Large Worm" reverse variety, showing two birds fighting over a worm. The worm is depicted as longer and more prominent than on the Short Worm variety. The obverse shows a bust facing left.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Slightly more common than the Short Worm variety.

Cross References

Whitman 1405; Breen 1000

External References

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