George II Sixpence
Minimum of Fine
Price: £80.00
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Product code: HISX151
- An original George II sixpence
- A circulating coin of the era
- Used in everyday transactions
- Offered for sale in a minimum of Fine condition
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What was a Sixpence?
Sixpences were commonly used coins in the 18th Century. In a time when £1 equalled 20 Shillings and 1 Shilling equalled 12 Pence, the Sixpence was effectively a half Shilling coin.
In the 18th century a minimum salary of £40 a year was required to support a family and to live a comfortable life £100 a year was needed. Average wages for a carpenter were around 3 Shillings a day or £39 a year, renting a house would cost around £10 a year, and a four pound loaf of bread (the standard size!) cost 5 Pence.
With a single Sixpence you could buy a shave and dressing one’s wig, a pound of local cheese, or you could have your chimney swept.
Specification
George II Sixpence Fine or Better
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Diameter | 21.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | Johann Ochs |
| Obverse Designer | John Tanner |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
| Condition | Minimum of Fine |
