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1697
Sixpence (obv)
1st bust |
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B over E
(below bust) |
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1697
Sixpence (rev)
Large harp,
small crown |
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Obv. GRA (R
has a very weak right leg -
Possibly a P
was used and the right leg
cut in (not
very well !) Top of A missing |
Rev. MA*G (M
& A re-entered)
A stop or
something between M & A
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Rev. Top of
Crown very
poorly
struck above
English
shield |
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Rev. Most of
Crown very
poorly
struck above
French
shield |
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ET struck
from broken die
Top bar of E
missing
Top right
bar of T missing |
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Rev. FRA -
Top right part of R missing
A - struck
off line and higher |
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1697 Sixpence. 1st
bust. A broken B (of Bristol) over E (of Exeter) [below bust].
There are die cracks
all over the obverse. Rev. Large harp with small crown. 2 of the crowns
poorly struck and several
letters broken and a couple poorly repaired. Scarce variety. Light
grey tone.
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