6 Pence 1958 front 6 Pence 1958 back
6 Pence 1958 photo
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6 Pence

1958 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.27 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ghana › Ghana (1957-date)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1957-1960)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1958
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1958-1965)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.27 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
17 September 1966
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#6990
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Kwame Nkrumah facing right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIVITATIS GHANIENSIS CONDITOR
P.V.
KWAME NKRUMAH

Translation:
The Founder of the state of Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two types are known.
Obverse
Die 1 - low relief, less hair on the portrait, thin script.
Die 2 - high relief, more hair on the portrait, thick script.
Reverse
Die A - thin script.
Die B - script slightly thicker.
Combinations:
1. 1+A
2. 2+B