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6 Pence - George III Early coinage
1787 year| Silver (.925) | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#3384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Cruciform shields around central Garter star with crowns in angles, legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M·B·F·E·T·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E
·1787·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsvicensis et Luneburgensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector
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: Lewis Pingo
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1760-1820), Early coinage (1763-87).Reverse die varieties:
KM#606.1, Sp#3748 (1787) Without semée of hearts in the Hanoverian shield;
KM#606.2, Sp#3749 (1787) With semée of hearts in the Hanoverian shield;
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 III's early coinage is that it was part of a series of coins that were designed to combat counterfeiting. The coin's design featured a unique pattern of dots and dashes around the edge, which made it difficult for counterfeiters to reproduce. This security feature was an innovative move by the Royal Mint at the time and helped to ensure the authenticity of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1787 | 712380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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