6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Silver Proof

Features

Issuer Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Queen Elizabeth II (1953-1964)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1955
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound (1955-1964)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 2.8 g
Diameter 19.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 June 1965
Number
N#
94189
References KM# 4a,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 35a
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Young laureate bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering: + QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Leopard facing left standing on rock, legend above, date and denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RHODESIA AND NYASALAND
P.V.
1962
SIX PENCE

Engraver: Paul Vincze

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  2 000 Proof

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