6 Pence - George II Young bust

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George II (1727-1760)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1728-1741
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 3 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
27966
References KM# 564,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3705-08
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young laureate and draped bust of King George II left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS·II· DEI GRATIA

Translation: George the Second by the Grace of God

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.

Note: varieties exist

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·M·B·F·ET H·REX·F·D·B ET·L·D·S·R·I A·T·ET·E·17 28·

Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lueneburg, Arch Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire

Edge

Reeded

Comments

House of Hanover (1714-1901), George II (1727-60), Young bust (1728-41).

Reverse die varieties:

KM#564.1, Sp#3705 (1728) Plain angles;
KM#564.2, Sp#3706 (1728) Plumes in angles;
KM#564.3, Sp#3707 (1728-36) Roses and plumes in angles;
KM#564.4, Sp#3708 (1739-41) Roses in angles;

The standard weight of these coins was 3/31 troy ounce (46.5 grains).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1728  KM#564.1; Sp#3705
1728  KM#564.1; Sp#3705; plain edge Proof
1728  KM#564.2; Sp#3706
1728  Photo $ 300 $ 390 KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1731  Photo $ 430 KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1732  Photo KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1734  KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1735  KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1736  KM#564.3; Sp#3707
1739  Photo $ 530 KM#564.4; Sp#3708
1741  Photo KM#564.4; Sp#3708

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25124
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232225
Lot 64483
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2022 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97231
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32982
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97232
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 AU
(NGC AU Details (Stained))
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231917
Lot 64284
Internet Archive
25 Apr 2019 1728 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25125
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1731 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97233
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1731 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 30 The Long Island Collection of European Coins Showcase Auction 61255
Lot 97234
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2022 1732 – KM#564.3; Sp#3707 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - George II (Young bust)
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25126
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1739 – KM#564.4; Sp#3708 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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