Pictured is a 1678 Scottish Bawbee (sixpence) that I acquired today. Pursuant to Numismatic Notes and Monographs, No. 135, Coinage for Colonial Virginia, Eric P. Newman, (c)1956, pg.33, a specimen of this type and year was discovered during the renovation of Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. Such a discovery confirms that at least one specimen [of this type] had been indeed in circulation sometime in Virginia's colonial times. At present I do not have an attribution for this specimen, if indeed attributions have been documented or if in fact have been confirmed to exist. Further study in the matter is being conducted. I love that this specimen has retained it nice chocolate coloring and detail, and quite a bit of its design has remained intact. The dealer that I acquired it from graded it as an F+. Any comments and thoughts about it are appreciated and welcomed! Thanks, kindly CheetahCats
Neat coin, and I like the reverse design. Interesting that one was found in Williamsburg, items like that are often useful for dating features like wells, privys, and foundations. Wonder if it came from Weatherburn's or Raleigh's Tavern?
New photos for this specimen. It arrived today from across the pond. I've been waiting this long for the specimen to arrive - I guess the volcano did indeed wreak havoc on air mail!
