The very rare 1948 King George VI Six Pence isa fascinating piece of numismatic history!

KingGeorge VI’s death that year resulted in a limited minting ofthese coins. As a result, they are some of the most desired sixpence coins.

• Issuer: United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies)
• King: George VI (1936-1952)
• Type: Standard circulation coin
• Years: 1947-1948
• Value: 6 Pence (1⁄40 of a Pound Sterling)
• Composition: Copper-nickel
• Weight: 2.83 grams
• Diameter: 19.3 mm
• Thickness: 1 mm
• Shape: Round
• Technique: Milled
• Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI facing left, with the legend “GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX” (George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains).
• Reverse: Crowned royal cypher dividing the date, with the legend “FID·DEF· ·IND·IMP 19 GRI 47 K∙G SIXPENCE” (Defender of the Faith Emperor of India George King Emperor).