Coins
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1766
Materials
Silver
Measurements
14 mm (Diameter); 1.00 g (Weight)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156194
Summary
Coins. Six British George III two pence silver coins. The obverse shows the young draped head of the king, wearing a laurel wreath, facing right and surrounded by an inscription GEORGIVS.III.DEI.GRATIA. The reverse shows a large crown over the number 2 surrounded by an inscription MAG.BRI.FR.ET.HIB.REX..
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, manufacturer