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1723 SSC Shilling George I South Sea Company Silver Coin Great Britain
SSC = South Sea Company
The “SSC” mark identifies silver supplied by the South Sea Company, the same entity at the center of the 1720 financial collapse known as the South Sea Bubble. These coins are directly tied to that moment in history, making them one of the few circulating coin types connected to a documented economic crisis of global scale.
In 1723, Britain was still reeling from one of the most infamous financial collapses in history, the South Sea Bubble. This coin was struck in the direct aftermath, using silver tied to the South Sea Company, a symbol of both imperial ambition and economic speculation gone wrong.
The obverse legend translates to “George, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland,” asserting royal authority at a time when public trust in financial institutions had been shaken. The reverse carries the cruciform shields of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France, with the distinctive SSC mark tied to the South Sea Company’s silver supply.
The crowned shields and central starburst reflect the structure of power in early 18th century Britain, monarchy at the center, projecting control across multiple kingdoms. The SSC marking anchors the coin to a very specific and short-lived economic experiment, making it more than just currency, it is a physical artifact of a financial crisis that reshaped modern markets.
This is not just a George I shilling. It is a coin struck in the shadow of collapse, during a moment when Britain was redefining trust, money, and empire.
Owning this piece is holding a fragment of that exact turning point, something you can feel, study, and connect to in a way no book or screen can replicate.
Shipping & Cost Transparency:
I believe in being fully transparent about costs so you know exactly what goes into getting this coin safely to your door.
Packaging Materials: $2.49
USPS Ground Advantage (Tracked): $8.75
Insurance: $4.40 per $50 of value
Total actual shipping cost: $16.00
This ensures the coin is fully protected, tracked, and insured for its full value.
Fully insured, tracked delivery allows you to acquire a piece like this securely—without the time and expense of long-distance travel or coordinating a local pickup. From the ease of your armchair, the transaction is simple and complete, replacing what was once a far more uncertain and often more costly search.
A quick note on marketplace costs:
To keep things consistent across listings, here’s a simple rule-of-thumb breakdown:
· Shipping & insurance typically run about 10% of the item’s value (fully tracked and protected).
· & payment processing fees are approximately 13.25% of the total (item + shipping).
· Sales tax averages around 4–5% of the total (item + shipping) depending on location.
Altogether, roughly 25–28% of the total transaction goes toward platform, processing, tax, and secure delivery - rather than the coin itself.
Why mention this?
Simply to provide clear context.
makes it possible for collectors to connect directly across distances, with protection on both sides. These costs are part of that system, and part of what allows rare items like this to move safely from one collection to another.
Bottom line: You’re getting an honestly described, carefully handled historical coin, shipped securely and fully insured, with no hidden surprises.
If you’ve read this far, then I suspect this coin genuinely speaks to you, and that matters.
In my experience, many items are priced with negotiation in mind. Offers often move back and forth before landing somewhere both parties feel good about. Rather than play that game too heavily, I’ve tried to set this piece at a level where the final outcome feels fair on both sides, taking into account condition, rarity, and the real costs involved in bringing it to market.
That said, I’m always open to reasonable offers.
If you’re considering making one:
Reasonable offers are welcome. Thoughtful offers in the ~10–15% range tend to align well here and are often accepted
My goal is simple:
A clean, respectful transaction where the coin finds a collector who values it, and neither of us walks away feeling like the other ‘lost’. I wish for a straightforward exchange of real value, clear, fair, and well placed on both sides. Simply put: a fair price, a well-matched collector, and a piece of history placed exactly where it belongs. Thank you for your consideration.
Grading is subjective, and I make an authentic effort to grade conservatively so that buyers feel they were treated fairly. Many coins on the market are optimistically graded—I aim to err on the side of accuracy. That said, please refer to the photographs and judge for yourself before purchasing. Returns are accepted only if the item is materially not as described. The coin you will receive is the exact coin shown in the photos. Please review them carefully and decide if it’s a piece you’ll truly enjoy owning.
Packed with care using protective materials appropriate for numismatic items. Ships promptly after payment, typically on the first Saturday following purchase. Tracking will be uploaded at that time. Authenticity guaranteed.
If it speaks to you, feel free to act - pieces like this tend to find their place.
I don’t tend to hold inventory long at this level.
Grading Statement
Grading has been applied conservatively using established British pre-decimal standards. The coin was inspected individually at maximum visible detail, including obverse, reverse, edge, and oblique views, and assessed from the weakest side. Grading represents a professional opinion and not a guarantee, and buyers are encouraged to form their own judgment.
Photography & Review Notice
Please review the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. The coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. In the particular case of small-format Maundy coinage – well it can be challenging to photograph due to the size and depth-of-field limitations, and images may not capture every minor surface nuance. I am using an iphone to photograph these coins.
Returns & Buyer Expectations
Returns are accepted in accordance with policy for authenticity or material misdescription. Differences of opinion regarding grade do not constitute an error in description. Coins are graded conservatively and without inflation; as grading is inherently subjective, buyers should rely on the photographs and their own assessment. Purchase implies acceptance of the grading as an informed professional opinion rather than an absolute determination.
All photographs form part of the description.
Coin is offered raw and uncertified
Grade represents a professional opinion, not a guarantee
No implied third-party certification
Please review all photographs carefully prior to purchase
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