6 Pence, Britain, 1757

Description (Brief):

One (1) 6 pence coin, George II

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Britain,1757

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

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: GEORGIVS II / DEI GRATIA

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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.

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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")

Date Made: 1757

Ruler: George II King of Great BritainIssuing Authority: George II King of Great Britain

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: Grand Bretagne

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Credit Line: Lee Eby Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2013.0262.038Accession Number: 2013.0262Catalog Number: 2013.0262.038

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .1 cm x 2.1 cm; 1/32 in x 13/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-0d80-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1461159

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