6 Pence - George I
| Silver (.925) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1714-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1726 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A TH ET·EL·17 23·
C SS C SS
Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lünenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Reeded
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George I (1714-27), Sterling silver 6 pence (1717-26).
Reverse die varieties:
KM#553.1, Sp#3651 (1717-20) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#553.2, Sp#3652 (1723) SS & C in alternate angles;
KM#553.3, Sp#3653 (1726) Small roses and plumes;
The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from George I's reign is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a British monarch on a silver coin. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had featured allegorical figures or symbols. The use of a monarch's portrait on coins became a standard practice in British coinage from then on.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George I 1717-1726 coin.
