6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, no `BRITT:OMN`

€576.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1954-1970
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions19.3 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Mary Gillick
Reverse: Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas
In circulation to30 June 1980
Reference(s) KM#903, Sp#4149
Obverse descriptionYoung laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.  Note: no `BRITT:OMN`
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +
(Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen)
Reverse descriptionTudor rose, shamrock, thistle and leek aligned in a cross, legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID· DEF· E·F C·T SIX PENCE·1967
(Translation: Defender of the Faith)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1954  - - 105 241 100
1955  - - 109 929 500
1956  - - 109 841 500
1957  - - 105 654 200
1958  - - 123 518 500
1959  - - 93 089 400
1960  - - 103 283 300
1961  - - 115 052 000
1962  - - 178 359 600
1963  - - 112 964 000
1964  - - 152 336 000
1965  - - 129 644 000
1966  - - 175 676 000
1967  - - 240 788 000
1970  - Proof - 750 400
Catalog ID7587722530
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