6 Pence - Elizabeth II (with "F:D:") 1955-1963 front 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (with "F:D:") 1955-1963 back
6 Pence - Elizabeth II (with "F:D:") 1955-1963 photo
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6 Pence - Elizabeth II with "F:D:"

 
Silver (.500) 2.83 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1963
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1788-1966)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
1.29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3133
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1956

Engraver: William Henry James Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations.
This particular set contains all of the 1962 issues.