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Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1925 (1920-1926)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 12,720,200
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: AU50
References: KM# 815a.2 / Sp# 4025
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
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, legend above, denomination below.
Lettering:
FID:DEF:IND:IMP:
19 25
SIXPENCE
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).
KM#815a.1; Sp#4024 (1920-25) Narrow rim;
KM#815a.2; Sp#4025 (1925-26) Broader rim;
Reference : KM# 815a.2 / Sp# 4025
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India