Reproduction George III Sixpence

Obverse: Laureate and draped bust of George III right, pellet in right field. Text around GEORGIVS III DEI GRAITIA, separated by stops.

Reverse: Cruciform shields with semée of hearts in the arms of Hanover, six strings to Irish harp, Garter Star at centre, crowned at each angle, date below Irish shield. Text around M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E, separated by stops. The highly abbreviated Latin legend on the reverse translates to 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.

Date: 1787

Diameter: 2cm