George VI - 5 Cents 1938 Newfoundland

Country: Newfoundland, Canada. King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1938 (1938-1943)
Value: 5 Cents (0.05 NFD)
Currency: Dollar (1865-1949)
Mintage: 100,000
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 15.69 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF+
References: KM# 19

Obverse:
Left portrait of crowned King George VI

Lettering:
GEORGIUS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.
PM

Translation:
Georgivs VI, Dei Gratia Rex, Et Indiae Imperator
George VI, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse
"Newfoundland" typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath. The diameter is 15,69 mm for 1938 only, from 1940 to 1943 it was slightly reduced to 15,49 mm

Lettering:
NEWFOUNDLAND
5
CENTS
1938

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge:
Reeded

Reference : KM# 19

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens