George VI - 1 Cent 1943C Newfoundland

Country: Newfoundland, Canada. King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1943 (1938-1947)
Value: 1 Cent (0.01 NFD)
Currency: Dollar (1865-1949)
Mintage: 1,239,732
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 19.05 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF
References: KM# 18

Obverse:
The portrait of crowned King George VI, facing left.

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.

Translation:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.
→ "George VI, Dei Gratia Rex, Et Indiae Imperator"
→ "George VI, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies"

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe 

Reverse:
A purple pitcher plant (the island's emblematic insectivore plant) in the center and on either side the year of issue.

Lettering:
NEWFOUNDLAND
1943
ONE CENT c

Engraver: W.J. Newman

Edge:
Plain

Mints:
1940-1942 no mintmark Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa branch, Canada (1908-date)
1940-1942 no mintmark Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa branch, Canada (1908-date)
Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom

Comments:
1940 & 1942 : These coins do not carry the Mint letter "C" (standing for Ottawa), it has been forgotten.

Riferimento : KM# 18

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

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens