Century Treasures
UK 1936 Sixpence
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UK 1936 Sixpence

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Material: .500 Silver (50% Ag, 50% Cu)
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Weight: 2.83 g
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.0455 troy oz
Mint / Mintmark: London (no mintmark)
Obverse: This classic United Kingdom silver coin features the left-facing, uncrowned effigy of King George V on the obverse, sculpted by the prominent artist Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Encircling the portrait is the formal Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:", declaring him King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India. The reverse traditionally bears an ornate design of six oak sprigs intertwined with acorns, symbolizing the deep-rooted strength of the British Empire.
Reverse: Interlaced oak sprays with six acorns; SIXPENCE above, A D (for “Anno Domini”) flanking date 1936 below; designer’s initials K·G (George Kruger Gray) in center.
Circa: 1936
Condition: Very Fine
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