6 Pence - George III Early coinage

Issuer United Kingdom
Year 1787
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Lewis Pingo
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#606, Sp#3748-9
Obverse description Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS·III·DEI·GRATIA·
(Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God (Georgius III Dei Gratia))
Reverse description Cruciform shields around central Garter star with crowns in angles, legend around, date below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering M·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
Mintage 1787 - KM#606.1; Sp#3748 - 712 380
1787 - KM#606.1; Sp#3748; plain edge Proof -
1787 - KM#606.2; Sp#3749 -
Numisquare ID 5944854750
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