6 Pence - George V 4th coinage

Features

Country	United Kingdom
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1927-1936
Value	6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	19.3 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	06-30-1980
References	KM# 832, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Sp# 4040-1 Emma Howard (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Pre-Decimal Issues (55^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667536. Geoff Kitchen (editor); 2020. Coins of England & the United Kingdom: Decimal Issues (6^th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. ISBN 9781912667215.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
BM

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Three oak sprigs with six acorns, denomination above, date below.

Lettering:
·SIX PEN CE·
KG
· A · 1935 · D ·

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).

Edge milling varieties:

Sp#4040 (1927-30) Coarser edge milling;
Sp#4041 (1931-36) Finer edge milling.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1927	4								0.6%	Sp#4040; Matte Proof
1927	15,000								0.6%	Sp#4040; Proof
1928	23,123,300	1.01	0.93	1.29	2.97	4.81			29%	Sp#4040
1928									0.3%	Sp#4040; Proof
1929	28,319,300	1.02	1.01	1.43	2.66	7.42	7.21		33%	Sp#4040
1929									0.3%	Sp#4040; Proof
1930	16,990,200	0.84	0.77	1.31	3.61	5.72			22%	Sp#4040
1930									0.3%	Sp#4040; Proof
1931	16,873,200	0.60	0.69	1.43	2.40	1.20			24%	Sp#4041
1931									0.4%	Sp#4041; Proof
1932	9,406,100	0.85	1.63	1.53	3.61				16%	Sp#4041
1932									0.3%	Sp#4041; Proof
1933	22,185,000	0.60	1.13	1.35	2.40	1.94			28%	Sp#4041
1933									0.3%	Sp#4041; Proof
1934	9,304,000			1.39	2.40	3.33			15%	Sp#4041
1934									0.2%	Sp#4041; Proof
1935	13,995,600	0.95	1.08	1.33	2.93	2.01			21%	Sp#4041
1935									0.19%	Sp#4041; Proof
1936	24,380,100		1.08	1.61	2.40	2.75	5.19	9.02	36%	Sp#4041
1936									0.4%	Sp#4041; Proof

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