Up for sale is an authentic George III Silver Sixpence, dating back over 230 years to the late 18th century. Struck during a period of coin scarcity in Great Britain, this sixpence represents a historic era of British currency.
Obverse: Laureate bust of King George III facing right, draped and armored. Inscribed with GEORGIVS • III • DEI • GRATIA •
Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cruciform cross pattern, displaying the arms of England/Scotland, France, Ireland, and Hanover, with the central Star of the Garter.
Monarch: King George III
Denomination: Sixpence
Composition: Solid Silver
Weight: 2 grams (verified on digital scales)
Edge: Plain/Milled pattern
Overall State: In heavily circulated, honest vintage condition. The coin shows substantial, even wear to the high relief areas of the King's portrait and the reverse shields, giving it a true "buried treasure" look.
Surface & Patina: The coin features an authentic, uncleaned dark grey patina with natural historic oxidation highlighting the legends. There are light surface scuffs and handling marks consistent with its age. It remains unpolished to preserve its numismatic integrity.
The coin will be placed inside a small protective sleeve, reinforced with heavy card padding, and shipped securely inside a bubble envelope to guarantee safe arrival. Fast dispatch.