George VI - Six Pence 1942 - Fiji

Country: Fiji - King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1942 (1942-1943)
Value:  6 Pence  (1/40 FP)
Currency: Pound (1873-1969)
Mintage: 400,000
Composition: Silver (.900)
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF
References: KM# 11a

Obverse:
Crowned head of King George VI left, legend around.

Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse:
Turtle surrounded by legend and date. Because of World War II, many of the mints of Europe could not produce and distribute coins for their distant colonies. This coin was struck at San Francisco instead of the British Royal Mint, so it bears the mint-mark "S" below the "year" in the date.

Lettering:
FIJI
19 42
S
SIXPENCE

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Edge:
Reeded.

Référence : KM# 11a

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India