George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne and a little contact rubbing

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

Very light golden tone with hints of lustre in the legends

Both medals are extremely fine

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

Reverse: FIDES MILITVM Fides

George II. Shilling. 1745. Roses #sherborne and a little contact rubbingGeorge 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.