George I (1714-27), silver Sixpence, 1720, 20 of date struck over 17, roses and plumes reverse, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., weight 3.02g (Bull 1611 R; ESC 1599 R; C&R 743 R; S.3651). Toned, with a few light marks, almost extremely fine / extremely fine and rare this nice.
Provenance:
Ex Spink and Son Ltd, October 1951 for £2/10/-.
Ex Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Spink Coin Auction 3, 21st February 1979, lot 411.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 1997, item 5687.