1939 Great Britain Sixpence – King George VI – 50% Silver
Original pre-decimal British silver sixpence struck during the reign of King George VI.
* Date: 1939 * Denomination: Sixpence / 6 Pence * Country: Great Britain / United Kingdom * Monarch: George VI * Composition: .500 silver * Weight: 2.83 g * Actual silver weight: approx. 1.415 g / 0.0455 troy oz * KM#: 852 * Mintage: 28,670,300 * Numista Rarity Index: 4/100 — common type, but still desirable as genuine pre-1947 British silver.
Obverse features the portrait of King George VI. Reverse features the crowned GRI royal cypher, with the date split 19–39 and SIXPENCE below. The 1937–1946 series was struck in .500 silver.
Nice circulated example with attractive original silver-grey colour and good remaining detail. Please use the supplied photographs to judge exact condition.