1943 United Kingdom 6 Pence (1⁄40)

(United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown

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Member Information: Ronzo (96)

USA Coin Book Item ID Number:

877208

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Issuer	United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1937-1946
Value	6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	19.3 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	30 June 1980
Number	N# 1125
References	KM# 852, Sp# 4084

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Script: Latin

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

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 46
K · G
SIXPENCE

Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
King George Emperor

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Reeded

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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