1758 Sixpence, Excellent buying, 264 years old!

Description

The House of Hanover.

King George III Reign, 1727-1760.

1758 Sixpence.

Obverse: Old laureate bust to the left.

Engraver: John Tanner.

Legend: GEORGIVS . II . DEI . GRATIA . (George the Second by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Shields in cruciform.

Engraver: Johann Ochs.

Catalogue: Spink# 3711, KM# 582.2.

Silver, 0.925, 0.0895 oz. ASW, 3g, (actual worn weight 2.70g), 21mm, 0.5mm thick, edge diagonal reeding.

Grade: Fine.