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6 Pence - George VI 2nd coinage
| Copper-nickel | 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 | 1947-1948 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| 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#4003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Note: with title 'IND:IMP'.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 47
K∙G
SIXPENCE
Unabridged legend:
Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Georgius Rex Imperator
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
George King Emperor
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition was changed from .500 silver to .750 copper / .250 nickel but the weight remained at 43.6 grains.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI (2nd coinage) 1947-1948 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's history. The coin was minted in 1947 and 1948, just after the end of World War II, and it features a portrait of King George VI, who had recently succeeded his older brother, Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne to marry an American divorcee. The coin's design also features an image of a crowned shield with the words "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX" (George VI, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, Defender of the Faith) surrounding it, symbolizing the monarch's role as the head of the Commonwealth. This coin is a small but interesting piece of history that reflects the significant events and changes that took place in the United Kingdom during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 29993200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1948 | 88323500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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