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Charm (reverse), sixpence from reign of George II

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from Banffshire

Charm (reverse), sixpence from reign of George II
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This silver sixpence from the reign of George II (1727-60) was placed in the pail when milking as a charm against witchcraft. It comes from Banffshire. This photograph shows the reverse.

The reverse has a cross of four crowned shields of arms with a garter star in the centre.

If cows ceased to give milk, this might be attributed to witchcraft or the 'evil eye'. The charm might be used to prevent the milk being 'taken away' by witchcraft. Potency or virtue was ascribed to silver.

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