George VI - 6 Pence 1942 - South Africa

Country: South Africa. King George VI.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1942 (1937-1947)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound (1825-1961)
Mintage: 4,935,792
Composition: Silver (.800)
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 19.35 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: F12
References: KM# 27, Hern# S174-184

Obverse:
Portrait of George VI, King of United Kingdom, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and other dominions of Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse:
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 lines

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1942·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
6D.

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Reference : KM# 27, Hern# S174-184

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

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