(1659) Lord Baltimore Maryland Sixpence - MVLTILICAMINI

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1659

Denomination

Colonials

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Pre-1776 States Coinage (1652-1774)

Designer

Unknown (commissioned by Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore; struck at the Royal Mint, England)

Composition

Silver (.925 Sterling)

Weight

2.87g

Diameter

21mm

Edge

Plain

Auction Record

$50,432 • MS62 • 11-2002 • Morton & Eden, Ltd.

Description

A rare variety of the Lord Baltimore Sixpence featuring the misspelling MVLTILICAMINI on the reverse instead of the correct MVLTIPLICAMINI. This Small Bust variety (Hodder 2-D) is extremely rare and represents one of the most sought-after colonial American coins.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Small Bust variety with MVLTILICAMINI misspelling. High R.7.

Cross References

Hodder 2-D/W-1070, Breen 72

External References

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