George VI - 6 Pence 1948 - New Zealand

Country: New Zealand - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1948 (1948-1952)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shillings  (1/40 NZP)
Currency: Pound (1840-1967)
Composition: Copper Nickel 
Weight: 2.7 g.
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Mintage: 2,000,000
Grade: VF30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 16

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

Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget. 

Reverse:
A Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
NEW·ZEALAND
SIXPENCE 1948

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Mint:
Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom.

Riferimento : KM# 16

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...

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