6 Pence - George I

€13,083.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1717-1726
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: John Croker
Reverse: Johann Ochs
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#553, Sp#3651-3
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George I right, legend around.  Note: varieties exist
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·D·G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·
(Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.  Note: varieties exist
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A TH ET·EL·17 23· C SS C SS
(Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1717  - KM#553.1; Sp#3651 -
1717  - KM#553.1; Sp#3651; plain edge -
1720  - KM#553.1; Sp#3651; overdate variety -
1723  - KM#553.2; Sp#3652 -
1726  - KM#553.3; Sp#3653 -
Catalog ID1933889540
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