George V - 6 Pence 1927 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1927 (1926-1927)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 8,924,873
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F/VF
References: KM# 828, Sp# 4034

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
BM

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Reverse:
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
SIX PENCE
1927

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:

The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).

Referenz : KM# 828, Sp# 4034

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Sammlung : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India