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6 Pence - Prince of Wales Pattern Token Restrike
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
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| Year | 1828 |
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| Reference(s) | Davis#14 |
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| Reverse description | Crowned cruciform arrangement of four heraldic shields of arms centred on a Garter star, the whole composition characteristic of British royal heraldic convention. The angles between the shields are filled with the Prince of Wales ostrich plume badge. The Garter motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' encircles the central device, while an outer legend in abbreviated Latin records the Prince's titles and dignities, running continuously around the periphery. |
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| Reverse lettering | • BR • L • PR • E REG • SC • PR ET • SEN COR • DUX HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE |
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The Prince of Wales pattern tokens attributed to Davis were produced as collector pieces rather than circulating currency, with restrikes issued to satisfy demand from the growing Victorian-era numismatic market. Davis #14 in gold is among the rarer metal variants of this type — the originals were predominantly struck in white metal and copper, making a .917 gold example a deliberate prestige restrike aimed squarely at cabinet collectors.
Scotland had no independent mint authority by 1828; these pieces were privately produced in England.