1787 sixpence value - Great Britain - with hearts
Great Britain
sixpence
KGIII 1787
semee of hearts
What is a 1787 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1787 sixpence from England.
The retail value of a 1787
'semee of hearts' British
sixpence can range from
£4 to over £105, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £15 | £30 | £70 | £90 | £105+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1787 British sixpence reverse shows a
cruciform of shields representing George III's
regal claims, with crowns in the fields,
an abbreviated legend, and date below.
Three lions represent England, one lion
represents Scotland, three fleur-de-lis represent
France, a harp represents Ireland, and the left
shield shows the Hanoverian arms.
Primary varieties: 'semee of hearts', and 'no hearts'
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The obverse features the armored laureate bust
of King George III facing right, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA'
images courtesy of UK Coinage
Notes:
First King George III era British sixpence.
Small hearts in upper sector of Hanoverian shield.
(semee of hearts)
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | diagonally reeded |
| Weight | 3 grams |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | |
| Scarcity | harder for period |
| Obverse | Lewis Pingo |
| Reverse | Lewis Pingo |
1787 British
sixpence specifications
semee of hearts
1787 British
sixpence design
semee of hearts
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |