6 Pence - George V (1st coinage) 1911-1920 front 6 Pence - George V (1st coinage) 1911-1920 back
6 Pence - George V (1st coinage) 1911-1920 photo
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6 Pence - George V 1st coinage

 
Silver (.925) 2.83 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1911-1920
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1980
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#4929
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
19 11
SIXPENCE

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).

Below is an image showing the 1911 obverse and reverse varieties, reproduced
with kind permission of Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins: