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6 Pence - George V 4th 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 | 1927-1936 |
| 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#575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Three oak sprigs with six acorns, denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SIX PEN CE·
KG
· A · 1935 · D ·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).Edge milling varieties:
Sp#4040 (1927-30) Coarser edge milling;
Sp#4041 (1931-36) Finer edge milling.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George V (4th coinage) 1927-1936 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 the title "Emperor of India," as India gained its independence in 1947. Additionally, this coin was minted during a period of economic and political turmoil, including the Great Depression and the rise of fascist and nationalist movements in Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and its role in shaping the modern world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 23123300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 28319300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 16990200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 16873200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 9406100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 22185000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 9304000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 13995600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 24380100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (4th coinage) 1927-1936 coin.
