Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
George III (1760-1820)
Obverse Description
Laureate and draped bust of the King wearing armour facing right; around, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse Description
Four shields arranged to form a cross with the Star of the Garter at its centre; between arms of cross, a crown; around, M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1787, the date being below the shield containing Irish arms. Semee of hearts in Hanoverian shield.
Edge Description
diagonal milled, ///
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1787 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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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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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.997 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3749 Pages
