George V - 6 Pence 1934 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1934 (1927-1936)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 13,995,600
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF25
References: KM# 832, Sp# 4040-1

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

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse:
Three oak sprigs with six acorns, denomination above, date below.

Lettering:
·SIX PEN CE·
KG
· A · 1934 · D ·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

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

Edge milling varieties:

Sp#4040 (1927-30) Coarser edge milling;
Sp#4041 (1931-36) Finer edge milling.

Reference : KM# 832, Sp# 4040-1

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

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