United Kingdom 6 Pence - George III, 1787

Early coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1787
Ruler George III (1760–1820)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued in 1787. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3 g.

Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around. (George the Third by the Grace of God (Georgius III Dei Gratia))
Reverse
Cruciform shields around central Garter star with crowns in angles, legend around, date below. (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)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1787  712.4K € 29,00 € 44,00 € 44,00 € 47,00 € 160,00 KM#606.1; Sp#3748 62%
1787  — — — — — € 740,00 KM#606.1; Sp#3748; plain edge Proof 1.6%
1787  — — € 35,00 € 43,00 € 76,00 € 200,00 KM#606.2; Sp#3749 43%

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