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6 Pence - George III New coinage
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George III (1760-1820) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1820 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms, overlaid with smaller crowned shield, legend around on garter.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONI·SOIT·Q MAL·Y·PENSE·
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Milled
Comment
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1760-1820), New coinage (1816-20).The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from the United Kingdom, minted between 1816 and 1820, is that it was part of a series of coins that were introduced following the Great Recoinage of 1816. This was a significant event in British numismatic history, as it marked the transition from the old hammered coinage to the new milled coinage, which was produced using more advanced machinery and resulted in coins that were more uniform and had a higher level of detail. The 6 Pence coin was one of the denominations that were introduced during this period, and it features a portrait of King George III on the obverse and a crowned shield on the reverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1817 | 10921600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 | 4284700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 | 4712400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 1448900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George III (New coinage) 1816-1820 coin.
