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Sixpence
George III 1760-1820 AD
After the reign of George II ended the sixpence was not minted for 29 years and thus when it was reintroduced in 1787 the coins were hoarded leading to a plentiful supply of good coins today. There followed a further 29 years with no new sixpences being minted. In 1798 it was reported that the sixpence in circulation were so worn that they were on average 38% underweight.The sixpences minted after 1816 remained as legal tender up to 1980 when the sixpence was finally demonetized.
Obverse
Laureate Head portrait facing right. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA BRITT REX FIDEI DEFENSOR (George III by the Grace of God, King of Britain, Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Royal Coat of Arms surrounded by legend 'Honi soit quy mal y pense' (Evil be to him who evil thinks)
After the reign of George II ended the sixpence was not minted for 29 years and thus when it was reintroduced in 1787 the coins were hoarded leading to a plentiful supply of good coins today. There followed a further 29 years with no new sixpences being minted. In 1798 it was reported that the sixpence in circulation were so worn that they were on average 38% underweight.The sixpences minted after 1816 remained as legal tender up to 1980 when the sixpence was finally demonetized.
Obverse
Laureate Head portrait facing right. GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA BRITT REX FIDEI DEFENSOR (George III by the Grace of God, King of Britain, Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Royal Coat of Arms surrounded by legend 'Honi soit quy mal y pense' (Evil be to him who evil thinks)
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