The 1952 sixpence is incredibly scarce. Interestingly, King George VI’s death that year resulted in a limited minting of these coins. As a result, they are one of the most desired sixpence coins.

L10

COMPOSITION; Copper-Nickel

DIAMETER ; 19.3mm

WEIGHT; 2.83 grams

A little smaller than the size of a 1p coin

OBVERSE: Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Lettering:

GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX

HP

Unabridged legend: Georgius VI Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex

Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

REVERSE; Crowned royal cypher dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Lettering:

·FID DEF·

19 G VI R 51

·SIX PENCE·

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Edge

Reeded

MINT ; Royal Mint , Tower Hill , LONDON

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