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© Phil59
6 Pence - George V 2nd coinage
| Silver (.500) | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1926 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| 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#21938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
19 26
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).KM#815a.1; Sp#4024 (1920-25) Narrow rim;
KM#815a.2; Sp#4025 (1925-26) Broader rim;
1925 narrow/broader rim varieties:
1926 obverse die varieties:
Images reproduced with kind permission of Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George V (2nd coinage) 1920-1926 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the British Empire. King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936, was the last British monarch to have a coinage that included silver. The use of silver in coins was discontinued in 1926, and this coin was one of the last to be minted with silver before the switch to cupro-nickel. This change was due to the rising cost of silver and the need to reduce the cost of producing coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1921 | 30339700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 16878800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 6382700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 12720500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 21809200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George V (2nd coinage) 1920-1926 coin.
