George V - 6 Pence 1926 - Great Britain (var)

Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1926 (1926-1927)
Value: 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 21,809,200
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF/XF
References: KM# 815a.2 / Sp# 4025

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

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX
BM

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Reverse:
Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date within circle, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:
FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
SIX PENCE
1926

Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:

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

Riferimento : KM# 815a.2 / Sp# 4025

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Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India