6 Pence - George III Early coinage

€3,384.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1787
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Lewis Pingo
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#606, Sp#3748-9
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS·III·DEI·GRATIA·
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God (Georgius III Dei Gratia))
Reverse descriptionCruciform shields around central Garter star with crowns in angles, legend around, date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM·B·F·E·T·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E ·1787·
(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
Mint
Mintage1787  - KM#606.1; Sp#3748 - 712 380
1787  - KM#606.1; Sp#3748; plain edge Proof -
1787  - KM#606.2; Sp#3749 -
Catalog ID5944854750
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