United Kingdom 6 Pence – 1946 – George VI – 50% Silver – VF Condition
Offered is a 1946 United Kingdom 6 Pence featuring King George VI, in Very Fine (VF) condition.
This historic British sixpence is particularly desirable because 1946 was the final year of the regular silver sixpence. The coin is composed of 50% silver and 50% copper, with approximately 1.41 grams (0.0453 troy oz) of pure silver.
The obverse features the uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left. The reverse displays the crowned royal cypher dividing the date, with SIXPENCE below.
The coin retains good detail with moderate circulation wear consistent with a VF grade.
Coin Details:
- Country: United Kingdom / Great Britain
- Denomination: 6 Pence
- Year: 1946
- Ruler: King George VI
- Composition: 50% Silver / 50% Copper
- Weight: Approximately 2.83 g
- Diameter: Approximately 19.3 mm
- Pure Silver Content: Approximately 1.41 g / 0.0453 troy oz
- Mintage: Approximately 43,466,000
- Grade: VF (Very Fine) assessment
- Certification: Ungraded
Important: 1946 was the last regular British sixpence made with silver. Beginning in 1947, the sixpence changed to a copper-nickel composition.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
