6 Pence - George VI

€1.00
IssuerBritish West Africa
Year1952
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1907-1968)
CompositionNickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#31
Obverse descriptionCrowned portrait facing left, lettering around outside
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP: PM
Reverse descriptionValue within central wreath, lettering around outside, date below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITISH WEST AFRICA 6 PENCE 1952
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1952  - - 2 544 000
1952  - Proof -
Catalog ID8615886930
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