George VI - 6 Pence 1948 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1948 (1947-1948)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 19 mm
Mintage: 88,323,500
Grade: VF+
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 06-30-1980
References: KM# 862, Sp# 4105

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
HP

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Note: with title 'IND:IMP'

Lettering:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 48
K∙G
SIXPENCE

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
King George Emperor (Georgius Rex Imperator)

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition was changed from .500 silver to .750 copper / .250 nickel but the weight remained at 43.6 grains.

Referenz : KM# 862, Sp# 4105

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India