6 Pence – United Kingdom
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1947–1948
Issuer: United Kingdom 
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Demonetization: 30 June 1980
Total mintage: 118,316,700
Material
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard862
Numista: #4003
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
HP
HP
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Inscription:
FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP
19 GRI 47
K∙G
SIXPENCE
19 GRI 47
K∙G
SIXPENCE
Translation:
Faith Defender · Indian Emperor
19 GRI 47
K·G
SIXPENCE
19 GRI 47
K·G
SIXPENCE
Script: Latin
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | — | 29,993,200 | ||
| 1947 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1948 | — | 88,323,500 | ||
| 1948 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common