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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 | 1757 silver six pence George ii £ 31.90 |
 | Sixpence 1723 SSC VG with some scratches £ 45.00 |
 | 1723 George I silver sixpence NGC MS63 SSC South Sea Company small lettering £ 575.72 |
 | 1723 Sixpence George I British Silver Coin £ 145.00 |
 | George I, Sixpence, 1723, Silver £ 57.90 |
 | 1723 King George I Sixpence 6d SSC Rev Great Condition 2.8 grams Sterling Silver £ 69.99 |
 | King George III British Sixpence 1787 Early Milled Coin £ 85.98 |
 | KING GEORGE III SILVER SIXPENCE 1787 £ 65.00 |
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