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6 Pence - George IIII 2nd reverse
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1824-1826 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Square topped crowned quartered shield of arms overlaid with second, smaller crowned shield, Garter with legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI·SOIT·QUI MAL·Y·PENSE···
ANNO 1824
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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, featuring George IIII (2nd reverse), is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the country's currency. The 1824-1826 period saw the transition from the old silver standard, where the value of the pound was based on the value of silver, to the new gold standard, where the value of the pound was based on the value of gold. This change was implemented to stabilize the currency and combat inflation, and it had a significant impact on the design and production of coins like the 6 Pence piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1824 | 633600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 483100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 | 689000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George IIII (2nd reverse) 1824-1826 coin.
