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6 Pence - George II Older bust
| Silver (.925) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George II (1727-1760) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1743-1758 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 58·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire
Engraver: Johann Ochs
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1727-60), Older bust (1743-58).Obverse and reverse die varieties:
KM#582.1, Sp#3709 (1743-45) Roses in angles;
KM#582.2, Sp#3710 (1745) LIMA below bust, plain angles;
KM#582.2, Sp#3710A (1746) LIMA below bust, 'GEORGIVS';
KM#582.3, Sp#3711 (1746-58) Plain angles;
The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains).
LIMA issues struck from Spanish silver seized from Lima, Peru.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from the United Kingdom, featuring George II (Older bust) and minted between 1743 and 1758, is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 3 grams. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during George II's reign, which saw a significant change in the design of British coins, with the introduction of a new portrait of the king and a new standard for the weight and fineness of the coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1745 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1746 LIMA | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1757 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George II (Older bust) 1743-1758 coin.
