6 Pence - George VI

€13,912.00
IssuerNew Guinea
Year1937-1943
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1915-1966)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#9, Schön#9
Obverse descriptionCrowned monogram with hole dividing date
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering19 43 GRI
Reverse descriptionDesign reminiscent of the discoidal, flower-like carved stone heads of war clubs. Lettering around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTERRITORY·OF·NEW·GUINEA ·SIX·PENCE·
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1937  - Trial strike -
1943  - - 130 000
Catalog ID9396688310
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