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1783 Chalmers Shilling - Rings

Strike Type
1783 Chalmers Shilling - Rings

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

Auction Record

$135,125 • XF40 • 01-2014 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The extremely rare Chalmers "Rings" shilling, featuring 12 interlocking rings on the reverse instead of the usual two birds fighting over a worm. This unique reverse design makes it the rarest and most valuable Chalmers variety.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Unique rings reverse design. Only a few specimens known.

Cross References

Whitman 1415; Breen 1002

External References

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