6 Pence - George III Early coinage

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	George III (1760-1820)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1787
Value	6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	3 g
Diameter	21 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 3384
References	KM# 606 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3748-9 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

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Obverse

Laureate and draped bust of King George III right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·III·DEI·GRATIA·

Unabridged legend: Georgius III Dei Gratia

Translation: George the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Reverse

Cruciform shields around central Garter star with crowns in angles, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
M·B·F·E·T·H·REX·F·D·B·ET·L·D·S·R·I·A·T·ET·E
·1787·

Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brunsvicensis et Luneburgensis Dux Sacri Romani Imperii Archi Thesaurarius et Elector

Translation: 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

Engraver: Lewis Pingo

Comments

House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1760-1820), Early coinage (1763-87).

Reverse die varieties:

KM#606.1, Sp#3748 (1787) Without semée of hearts in the Hanoverian shield;
KM#606.2, Sp#3749 (1787) With semée of hearts in the Hanoverian shield;

The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains).

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1787	712 380	$ 38	$ 46	$ 50	$ 61	$ 170	KM# 606.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3748 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).	(fr) sans coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	64%
1787						$ 810	KM# 606.1 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3748 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).	plain edge Proof	1.5%
1787		$ 43	$ 43	$ 53	$ 93	$ 230	KM# 606.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Sp# 3749 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).	(fr) avec coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	41%

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Bullion value: USD 6.49 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.089 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232304 Lot 64428	19 Jan 2023	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – (fr) sans coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 154.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241 Lot 62460	6 Oct 2022	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – (fr) sans coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (PCGS MS62)	USD 186.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232117 Lot 65433	28 Apr 2021	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – (fr) sans coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (NGC MS61)	USD 162.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232109 Lot 61398	3 Mar 2021	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – (fr) sans coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (PCGS MS62)	USD 249.60 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2026 January 12 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - New York 3129 Lot 32113	12 Jan 2026	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – plain edge Proof	UNC (NGC PR64)	USD 1586.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362 Lot 21155	18 Feb 2024	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – plain edge Proof	UNC (NGC PR63)	USD 720.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232222 Lot 61548	26 May 2022	1787 – KM# 606.1, Sp# 3748 – plain edge Proof	UNC (NGC PR63)	USD 750.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232447 Lot 63229	14 Nov 2024	1787 – KM# 606.2, Sp# 3749 – (fr) avec coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 8 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61403 Lot 25155	8 Sep 2024	1787 – KM# 606.2, Sp# 3749 – (fr) avec coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 312.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 18 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61362 Lot 21156	18 Feb 2024	1787 – KM# 606.2, Sp# 3749 – (fr) avec coeurs dans l'écusson d'Hanovre	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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