6 Pence - George VI 3rd type, New Zealand

6 Pence - George VI 3rd type, New Zealand, 1948-1952 obverse image6 Pence - George VI 3rd type, New Zealand, 1948-1952 reverse image
6 Pence - George VI 3rd type coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    New Zealand flagNew Zealand
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1952
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
6 Pence - George VI 3rd type Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.00-$22.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

6 Pence - George VI 3rd type Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A Huia (bird) perched on a branch, legend above, denomination and date below.

Engraver:

George Kruger Gray

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Engraver:

Thomas Humphrey Paget

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

6 Pence - George VI 3rd type Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

KING GEORGE THE SIXTH

Reverse:

NEW·ZEALAND SIXPENCE 1951

6 Pence - George VI 3rd type Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

6 Pence - George VI 3rd type sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.3 mm
  • Thickness:1.35 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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