1787 Toned Sixpence Silver Coin Great Britain King George III Facing Right XF++
Description: A toned extremely fine or better small silver coin from Great Britain. This is the 1787 silver six pence coin from the United Kingdom. The coin displays the bust of King George III (King of England during the American Revolution) facing right on the obverse. The coin has the words "GEOTGIVS.III. DEI. GRATIA." surrounding the king's bust along the edge. The reverse displays a cross in the center surrounded by shields and crowns. The design is surrounded by the letters "M.B.F.E.T.II.REX.F.D.B.ET.L.D.SR.I.A.T.E.T.E" with the date 1787 below the Irish shield. The coin is nicely toned and has very nice eye appeal. The Hanoverian Shield has hearts in it making the coin KM 606.2. The coin has a reeded edge, weighs ~2.9 grams of 0.925 silver (sterling) and is ~21.5 mm in diameter. A very nice coin to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1787
Mint: Great Britain.
Size and weight: Silver (0.925) coin weigh ~2.83 gm and is ~21.5 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #606.2.
Condition: I would grade the coin as a nice extremely fine or much better. The coin is nicely toned and shows general honest ware commensurate with its age and circulated state. The fields show some minor scratches, a few bag marks, and some minor nicks. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. It would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photo for additional condition information.
