1783 John Chalmers Shilling. W-1790. Rarity-4. Birds, Long Worm. Fine Details--Repaired (PCGS).Although far from a perfect example, this coin retains bold detail to all areas save for the left obverse periphery and the lower reverse (bird side) border. Both birds, the worm and the serpent above are clear, as is the denomination ONE SHILLING, the clasped hands, the word CHALMERS, and most of the word ANNAPOLIS. Dark steel gray obverse toning with scattered sea green residue, the reverse exhibits predominantly golden-gray patina. A plug on the obverse below the first letter A in ANNAPOLIS is also evident at the letters IL in SHILLING on the reverse. This feature, along with associated tooling and re-engraving, helps to explain the PCGS qualifier. Ideally suited for inclusion in a budget minded type set that requires an example of this scarce and conditionally challenging type attributed to Annapolis, Maryland silversmith John Chalmers.
