6 Pence - Elizabeth II with "F:D:"

Features

Country	Australia
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1955-1963
Value	6 Pence (1/40)
Currency	Pound (1910-1966)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.82 g
Diameter	19.50 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
References	KM# 58 Standard Catalog of World Coins by George S. Cuhaj (Krause Publications)

Obverse

1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing a laurel

Lettering: +ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F:D:

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

National arms

Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
1956

Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

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Year	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1955	14,248,000		1.03	1.13	2.78	5.38		21%
1955	1,200							0.4%	Proof
1956	7,904,000			2.06	4.44			13%
1956	1,500							0.4%	Proof
1957	13,752,000		1.50	2.16	3.05			17%
1957	1,256							0.4%	Proof
1958	17,944,000		0.76	0.76	1.69			21%
1958	1,506							0.4%	Proof
1959	11,728,000		1.69	2.00	2.22			17%
1959	1,506							0.4%	Proof
1960	18,592,000		1.39	2.19	2.37			22%
1960	1,509							0.6%	Proof
1961	9,152,000		1.09	2.05	2.05			15%
1961	1,506							0.4%	Proof
1962	44,816,000	0.90	1.40	1.66	2.52	2.52	3.33	38%
1962	2,016							0.6%	Proof
1963	25,056,000		1.45	1.45	2.17	2.17	2.22	27%
1963	5,042							0.8%	Proof

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