Description
George III (1760-1820), Sixpence, 1787, older laureate bust right, with semée of hearts in Hanoverian shield, legend surrounding GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA. Rev, cruciform shields with garter star at centre, crowns in angles, six strings to Irish harp, legend reads M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., date below (S.3749; Bull.2190; ESC.1629).
Sharply struck retaining much of its original mint bloom, some adjustment marks from the initial strike. Reverse excellent, some flecking both sides, few nicks. Good extremely fine.