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6 Pence – British West Africa

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1952
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1907—1968)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 2,544,000
Material
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard31
Numista: #34062

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI DEI·GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX·FID:DEF:

PM
Translation:
GEORGE VI BY THE GRACE OF GOD OF ALL THE BRITISH KINGDOMS KING DEFENDER OF THE FAITH
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA

6 PENCE

1952
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
19522,544,000
1952Proof

Series: 1952 British West Africa circulation coins

⅒ Penny obverse
⅒ Penny reverse
⅒ Penny
1952
½ Penny obverse
½ Penny reverse
½ Penny
1952
1 Penny obverse
1 Penny reverse
1 Penny
1952
6 Pence obverse
6 Pence reverse
6 Pence
1952
💎 Extremely Rare