George II 1727 - 1760

George II (1727-60), Halfcrown 1741, Young laureate and draped bust left. Roses in angles on reverse.

George II (1727-60), Halfcrown 1745, Old draped bust left, roses in angles on reverse.

This Sterling Silver Sixpence was issued by King George II in 1757 and 1758 which means that it is now 260+ years old. The obverse has the mature bust of the King with long flowing hair and in a suit of armour. The reverse has four sets of crowned arms, England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. Yes, we once owned part of France. The coins we offer are in Fine or better condition, the earlier the order the better the coin you will be sent. If you want we can supply both dates, in either case, these coins are 260+ years old. The Sixpence is often used at weddings to bring good luck to the bride. Nice coins with a lot of history, Fine or better, and just £75.00. They would make an excellent wedding gift…

King George II ruled from 1727-1760 and he was, of course, the son of King George I. There are two different busts of the King used on his coinage, the Young Head which was used from 1728-1745 and the Old Head which was used from 1746-1758. It is this older bust Shilling that we are offering in this issue. The coins on offer were all struck in 1758. They were struck in Sterling Silver and have a mature bust of the King wearing a laurel wreath on one side and the crowned set of four shields on the other side. They represented England, Ireland, Scotland and France (!); you see we still claimed part of France even in those days. The Shilling is a nice sized coin and we can offer it in Very Fine, remember that these coins are now 263 years old!

George II (1727-60), Shilling, 1747. Old laureate and draped bust left with Roses in angles on reverse. Bold Very Fine and a very pleasing example.

George II (1727-60), Sixpence 1757. Old laureate and draped bust left. The old head issue, Uncirculated nice tone

This Sterling Silver Sixpence was issued by King George II in 1757 and 1758 which means that it is now 260 years old. The obverse has the mature bust of the King with long flowing hair and in a suit of armour. The reverse has four sets of crowned arms, England, Scotland, Ireland and France. He didn’t forget that we once owned part of France. The coins we offer are in Fine or better condition. The Sixpence is often used at weddings to bring good luck to the bride. Nice coins with a lot of history, Fine or better and very competitively priced. They would make an excellent wedding gift…

Reverse, Roses & Plumes, Regnal year SEXTO on edge. Good Very Fine a well-struck coin.