George VI - 6 Pence 1944 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1944 (1937-1946)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 19 mm
Mintage: 37,952,600
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 06-30-1980
References: KM# 852, Sp# 4084

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:
Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 44
K∙G
SIXPENCE

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
King George Emperor (Georgius Rex Imperator)

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). 

Riferimento : KM# 852, Sp# 4084

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

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