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1816 sixpence

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is this an 1816 sixpence? the other side shows george III, the metal looks like silver

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is this an 1816 sixpence? the other side shows george III, the metal looks like silver

one day i will figure out how to use this software!post-5091-126393137227_thumb.jpg

If it's the same size as pre-decimal sixpences then that's what it is (the shilling used the same design but was the same size as a ... well, a shilling :lol: ). As to this particular one, it's a little difficult to say from your photos : it could be silver-washed copper, i.e. a contemporary forgery, or it could be kosher.

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