GEORGE III, 1787 PROOF SILVER SHILLING, ONLY 168 STRUCK! (R4), PF 63

George III, 1787 Silver Proof Shilling, by Lewis Pingo.
Struck in fine silver.
Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right, stop above head, with Latin legend surrounding with beaded outer border at rim (both sides), GEORGIVS. III . DEI. GRATIA. 
Reverse: Struck en medaille, cruciform shields, with semée of hearts in Hanoverian arms, crowns in angles, garter star at centre, date (1787) at bottom with stops either side, seven strings to harp, withLatin legend surrounding commences lower left: M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. 
Edge obliquely milled.
5.80 grams.
Bull 2132 [R4]; ESC 1226; S.3746.
An extremely Rare issue, superbly choice, beautifully cabinet-toned with golden hues in the recesses. 
A true Pingo masterpiece, with only 168 issued.
Has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF 63.
NGC Certification number: 8222361-017.