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© Royal Mint Museum
6 Pence - Edward VIII Pattern
1937 year| Silver (.500) | 2.79 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VIII (1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 2.79 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#189767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Six intertlinked rings, legend and date above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID · DEF · IND · IMP · 1937
K G
SIXPENCE
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 6 Pence - Edward VIII (Pattern) 1937 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by sculptor and engraver, Edward B. Jago, and features a unique portrait of King Edward VIII, who abdicated before the coin was released into circulation.
