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6 Pence - George II Young 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 | 1728-1741 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#27966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Note: varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 28·
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
Edge
Reeded
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1727-60), Young bust (1728-41).Reverse die varieties:
KM#564.1, Sp#3705 (1728) Plain angles;
KM#564.2, Sp#3706 (1728) Plumes in angles;
KM#564.3, Sp#3707 (1728-36) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#564.4, Sp#3708 (1739-41) Roses in angles;
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 the United Kingdom, featuring George II (Young bust) and minted between 1728-1741, is that it was made of silver (.925) and weighed 3 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used widely in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1728 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1731 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1739 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Young bust) 1728-1741 coin.
