George VI - One Shilling 1947 - New Zealand

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1947 
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 5.7 g.
Diameter: 23.62 mm
Mintage: 2,800,000
Grade: VF/XF (Corrosion)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 9a

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

Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
Crouched Māori warrior holding a taiaha (traditional Māori staff weapon), legend above, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
KG
ONE SHILLING·1947

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Referenz : KM# 9a

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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