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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).
Reference : KM# 828, Sp# 4034
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India