United Kingdom 6 Pence - George II, 1728 – 1741
Young bust
Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Pence
Year
1728 – 1741
Ruler
George II (Georg II)
(1727–1760)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
6 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued from 1728 to 1741. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Young laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around. (George the Second by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around. Note: varieties exist (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
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1741 | — | — | — | KM#564.4; Sp#3708 | ||
| 1739 | — | — | € 540,00 | KM#564.4; Sp#3708 | ||
| 1736 | — | — | — | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 | ||
| 1735 | — | — | — | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 | ||
| 1734 | — | — | — | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 | ||
| 1732 | — | — | — | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 | ||
| 1731 | — | — | € 430,00 | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 | ||
| 1728 | — | — | — | KM#564.1; Sp#3705 | ||
| 1728 | — | — | — | KM#564.1; Sp#3705; plain edge Proof | ||
| 1728 | — | — | — | KM#564.2; Sp#3706 | ||
| 1728 | — | € 300,00 | € 400,00 | KM#564.3; Sp#3707 |
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