Elizabeth II - 6 Pence 1967 - UK

Country: United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II (1952-date)
Type: Standard Circulation coin
Years: 1967 (1954-1970)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Metal: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF25
Mintage: 240,788,000
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 06-30-1980
References: KM# 903, Sp# 4149

Obverse:
Young laureate portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse:
Tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and leek aligned in a cross, legend above, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
FID· DEF·
E.F C.T
SIX PENCE·1967

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 43.6 grains.

Référence : KM# 903, Sp# 4149

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

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)