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6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953 year| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and leek aligned in a cross, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID· DEF·
E.F C.T
SIX PENCE 1953
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Engravers: Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 43.6 grains.
Two die varieties exist for this type - Obverse 1 from the plastic set issue and Obverse 2 struck for circulation:
Obv 1 L at a bead, I of 'LIZ' to right of bead, 2nd A in 'GRATIA' to right of bead, + to right of bead;
Obv 2 L to right of bead, I of 'LIZ' to left of bead, 2nd A in 'GRATIA' to left of bead, + to left of bead.
