6 Pence - George V (SUID-AFRIKA 6D) 1931-1936 front 6 Pence - George V (SUID-AFRIKA 6D) 1931-1936 back
6 Pence - George V (SUID-AFRIKA 6D) 1931-1936 photo
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6 Pence - George V SUID-AFRIKA 6D

 
Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) 2.83 g 19.35 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
King
George V (1910-1936)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1931-1936
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1825-1961)
Composition
Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.35 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 March 1961
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4431
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 groups of bars, date above, legend around, denomination below, engraver's initials either side of stem.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA 1934 SUID-AFRIKA
KG
6D

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two different types of the 2 in the 1932 date