6 Pence - George V 3rd coinage, Modified Effigy

€2,344.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1926-1927
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions19.3 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: George William de Saulles
In circulation to30 June 1980
Reference(s) KM#828, Sp#4034
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around, designer`s initials on truncation.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX BM
(Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse descriptionCrowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend above, denomination below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID: DEF: IND: IMP: SIX PENCE 1927
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1926  - mintage includes KM#815a -
1927  - - 68 939 800
1927  - Proof - 15 000
Catalog ID3325677670
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