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1783 Chalmers Sixpence - Large Date

Strike Type
1783 Chalmers Sixpence - Large Date

Coin Details

Year
1783
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Designer
Thomas Sparrow (engraver)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.8g
Diameter
17.5mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A Chalmers sixpence with large date digits. The sixpence features clasped hands on the obverse and six interlocking rings on the reverse with the "TS" engraver's initials (Thomas Sparrow). The Chalmers sixpence is rarer than both the threepence and shilling.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Chalmers sixpence are rarer than threepence or shillings.

Cross References

Whitman 1390; Breen 997

External References

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