George VI - 3 Pence 1939 - New Zealand

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1939 (1937-1946)
Value: 3 Pence = 1/4 Shillings  (1/80 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 1.4 g.
Diameter: 16.3 mm
Mintage: 3,000,000
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 7

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

Lettering:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget 

Reverse:
Two carved patu (Māori short-handled clubs) with legend and denomination above, date below.

Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND
3d
·1939·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge:
Plain

Riferimento : KM# 7

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

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