6 Pence Edward VIII Pattern Shilling Design

€2.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypeFantasy coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3.39 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Raphael David Maklouf
In circulation to
Reference(s) Giordano#FC6.2
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Edward VIII facing left, legend around, maker`s mark on truncation
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN REX TM
(Translation: Edward the Eighth by the Grace of God King of all Britons)
Reverse descriptionLion standing facing front, on crown dividing date in a beaded circle with crowned ciphers and legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID : DEF IND : IMP 19 37 SIX PENCE
(Translation: Defender of the faith Emperor of India)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1937  - Proof -
Catalog ID2771761110
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