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George VI proof sixpence, 1947
George VI proof sixpence, 1947
Overview
Museum number
RMM 1641
Country
United Kingdom
Ruler
George VI
Object name
coin
proof
proof
Denomination
sixpence
Date
1947
Design
Obverse
uncrowned portrait of George VI to left
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX
Reverse
Imperial Cypher
inscription: FID · DEF· ·IND · IMP
SIXPENCE
1947
inscription: FID · DEF· ·IND · IMP
SIXPENCE
1947
Obverse designer
Paget, Thomas Humphrey
Reverse designer
Kruger Gray, George Edward
Edge
milled
Die axis
360
Production
Mint
Tower Hill
Material
cupro-nickel
Dimensions
Weight
2.84g
References
Standard reference
ESC 4250