Summary
Silver pattern coin by Droz; Denomination: Sixpence
Soho Mint, Birmingham
George III (1760-1820)
Obverse Description
Within an open olive wreat, crowned monogram RG
Reverse Description
Britannia, draped, seated on globe facing left holding spear and olive branch; resting at right, oval shield bearing the crosses of St. George ans St. Andrew; around, BRITANNIA 1790
Edge Description
plain
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1790 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Engraver
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.664 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Chitty, who donated this piece, refers to Crother page 41
