Description (Brief)

One (1) 6 pence coin, George II

Britain,1757

Obverse Image: Left facing portrait of George II wearing a laurel crown.

Obverse Text: GEORGIVS II / DEI GRATIA

Reverse Image: Cruciform shields on the reverse show the arms of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland in order, separated by sceptres and with a central rose.

Reverse Text: 1757 / M / B / F / ET / H / REX / F / DB / ET / L / D / SR / I / A / T / ET / E ("King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector")

Location

Currently not on view

date made

1757

ruler

George II King of Great Britain

issuing authority

George II King of Great Britain

place made

United Kingdom: Great Britain

Physical Description

silver (overall material)

Measurements

overall: .1 cm x 2.1 cm; 1/32 in x 13/16 in

ID Number

2013.0262.038

accession number

2013.0262

catalog number

2013.0262.038

Credit Line

Lee Eby Collection

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Data Source

National Museum of American History