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6 Pence - George VI 3rd coinage
| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 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 | 1949-1952 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| 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#877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.
Note: without 'IND:IMP'
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·FID DEF·
19 G VI R 51
·SIX PENCE·
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor
Translation: Defender of the Faith
Edge
Reeded
Comment
House of Windsor (1917 to date), George VI (1936-52), Third coinage (1949-52), Cupronickel sixpence.The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition 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 (3rd coinage) 1949-1952 coin is that it was the first coin to feature the new portrait of King George VI, which was designed by sculptor Thomas Humphrey Paget. The new portrait was introduced to replace the previous portrait of the King, which had been used on coins since his accession to the throne in 1936. The new design was meant to give a more mature and regal appearance to the King, who had been struggling with health issues in the years leading up to his death in 1952.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 41335500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 1013400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd coinage) 1949-1952 coin.
