United Kingdom 6 Pence – 1940 – George VI – 50% Silver – F Condition
Offered is a 1940 United Kingdom 6 Pence featuring King George VI, in Fine (F) condition.
This classic British silver sixpence was issued during the reign of George VI and is a popular World War II-era British coin. The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, while the reverse displays the crowned royal cypher dividing the date, with the denomination SIXPENCE below.
The coin shows moderate circulation wear consistent with a Fine grade, while the major design details and date remain clearly visible.
Coin Details:
- Country: United Kingdom / Great Britain
- Denomination: 6 Pence
- Year: 1940
- Ruler: King George VI
- Composition: 50% Silver
- Weight: Approximately 2.83 g
- Diameter: Approximately 19.3–19.5 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Mintage: Approximately 20,875,000
- Grade: F (Fine)
- Certification: Ungraded
Silver Content: Approximately 0.0455 troy oz of pure silver.
A classic pre-decimal British silver coin and an excellent addition to collections of George VI, British silver, World War II, and world coins.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.