The 1723 Sixpence SSC - George IIn 1722 the South Seas Company discovered silver during their travels. The silver was shipped back and in 1723 Crowns, Half Crowns, Shillings and Sixpences were minted using that silver and marked with "SSC".
Later on the South Seas Company (a British joint-stock company) became involved in a famous financial scandal relating to inflating their stock price which became known as the South Sea Bubble.
There is a variant with large lettering, adds just a little to the price. SCBC: 3652.
The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields, Garter star at centre, Legend around with date at top and "SS C" in the quarters.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King George I.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1723. See Coins and Events of 1723
Monarch/Ruler: George I (1714-1727)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins
and see which Sixpences coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1825 King George IIII Silver Sixpence Great Condition 2.7 grams Sterling Silver £ 25.66 |
 | 1723 King George I Sixpence 6d SSC Rev Great Condition 2.8 grams Sterling Silver £ 69.99 |
 | Sixpence 1723 SSC VG with some scratches £ 45.00 |
 | 1723 SSC Silver SIXPENCE Coin King GEORGE I (1714 - 1727) 3.04g ESC1600 (d) £ 169.99 |
 | Sixpence 1707E Good Fine £ 119.00 |
 | George I SSC Sixpence 1723 silver - South Sea Company - s.3652 - AU-53 £ 259.66 |
 | 1825 George IV Silver Sixpence Coin Unc Or Higher £ 206.62 |
 | George 111 1787 Silver Sixpence Coin .Natural Tone Hi Grade (EF My OpinionOnly) £ 62.57 |
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