George Ist - 6 Pence 1723 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
King George Ist (1660-1714-1727)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1723 (1717-1726)
Value: 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: VF/F
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
References: KM# 553, Sp# 3651-3

Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust of King George I right, his titles around.

Lettering: GEORGIVS·D·G·M·BR·FR·ET·HIB·REX·F·D·

Note: varieties exist

Unabridged legend: Georgius Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae Et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor.

Translation: George by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: John Croker.

Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist.

Lettering:
BRVN ET·L·DVX S·R·I·A TH ET·EL·17 23·
C SS C SS

Unabridged legend: Brunswick et Lünenburg Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector

Translation: Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Prince Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Engraver: Johann Ochs.

Edge:
Slant Reeded.

Comments:
House of Hanover (1714-1901), George I (1714-27), Sterling silver 6 pence (1717-26).

Riferimento : KM# 553, Sp# 3651-3

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Collezione : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)