Institution of Mining and Metallurgy
crowned with ears of corn
edge inscribed and dated in raised letters
raised die flaw at base of obverse up onto neck of King
holding lis headed sceptre
George II 1731 Sixpence roses and plumes Institution of Mining and MetallurgyGeorge II (1727 60), silver Sixpence, 1731, roses and plumes reverse, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D. B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E., weight 3. 02g (Bull 1741; ESC 1607; S. 3707). Toned practically