© A. KOIFMAN JR
© A. KOIFMAN JR
6 Pence - George VI 1st coinage
| Silver (.500) | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1946 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#1125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 46
K · G
SIXPENCE
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
King George Emperor
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI (1st coinage) 1937-1946 coin is that it was minted during World War II, and as a result, the silver content was reduced from the traditional .925 sterling silver to .500 silver, which was a common practice during wartime to conserve precious metals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 13402700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 28670300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 20875100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 23186600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 44942700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 46927100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 37952600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 39939200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 43466400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George VI (1st coinage) 1937-1946 coin.
