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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