© PCGS
© PCGS
6 Pence - Chalmers
1783 year| Silver (.910) | 1.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Maryland (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | John Chalmers |
| Period | Confederation Period (1781-1789) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver (.910) |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A cross with two clasped hands meeting in the middle. Words surround.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1783. IC. SIX PENCE
Engraver: Thomas Sparrow
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 6 Pence - Chalmers 1783 from Maryland is that it was issued during a time when the United States was still a group of independent states, prior to the establishment of a federal government. This coin was minted by a private entity, rather than a government, and was used as a form of currency in the state of Maryland. Despite being issued by a private entity, the coin was still made of silver and had a relatively high purity level of .910, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency at the time.
