George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne holding labarum with right hand

holding labarum with right hand and Victory on globe with left hand

Reverse: FIDES MILITVM Fides

​Obverse: GLICK IST WALCZET VND FLIG

Very light golden tone with hints of lustre in the legends

The 16th Devonshires saw action at Gallipolli and the near east

George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne holding labarum with right handGeorge 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.