George VI - 3 Pence 1937 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1937 (1937-1948)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling (1/80)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 16 mm
Mintage: 8,148,100
Grade: XF/AU
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 848, Sp# 4085

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX
HP

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
St. George's cross over Tudor rose dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
FID:DEF:IND:IMP
1937
K·G
THREE·PENCE

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George Kruger Gray 

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 1/22 troy ounce or 21.8 grains.

Wartime issues (1942-45) issued for use in the West Indies only, nearly all 1945 coins were melted down.

Riferimento : KM# 848, Sp# 4085

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

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