6 Pence - George VI, South Africa

6 Pence - George VI, South Africa, 1937-1947 obverse image6 Pence - George VI, South Africa, 1937-1947 reverse image
6 Pence - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    South Africa flagSouth Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1937-1947
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)
6 Pence - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.49-$180.70

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 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 lines

Engraver:

George Kruger Gray

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of George VI, King of United Kingdom, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and other dominions of Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952

Engraver:

Thomas Humphrey Paget

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

6 Pence - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR HP

Reverse:

SOUTH·AFRICA·1937·SUID·AFRIKA KG 6D.

6 Pence - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.800)

Size

6 Pence - George VI sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.35 mm
  • Thickness:1.3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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