George V - 6 Pence 1911 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1912 (1911-1920)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 9,155,300
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF/AU
References: KM# 815, Sp# 4014

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

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
B.M.

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 11
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).

Reference : KM# 815, Sp# 4014

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

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