6 Pence - George VI without "IND:IMP"

Features

Issuer	Australia
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1950-1952
Value	6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency	Pound (1788-1966)
Composition	Silver (.500)
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	19 mm
Thickness	1.29 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 15386
References	KM# 45 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Portrait of King George VI facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF.
HP

Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Coat of Arms of Australia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
PL
1951

Engraver: William Henry James Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Mints

	Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)
PL	Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

NOTE: different mint letters
PL: London Mint
no mintletter: Melbourne Mint

NOTE: The 1951 Mintmark PL is found underneath the central upward curve of the ribbon, just above the date

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1950	10 272 000	$ 4.30	$ 4.30	$ 6.60	$ 6.90	$ 7.20		Circulation	35%
1951	13 760 000	$ 5.10	$ 5.50	$ 6.10	$ 7.80	$ 8.70		Circulation	50%
1951 PL	20 024 000		$ 4.90	$ 5.80	$ 5.80	$ 5.80	$ 6.90	Circulation	45%
1951 PL								Proof	0.4%
1952	2 112 000			$ 6.90	$ 8.10			Circulation	13%

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Bullion value: USD 3.33 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2356 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.045 oz

Current silver price: 73.28 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 May 1 - 2 CSNS World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3123 Lot 31152	1 May 2025	1951 PL – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR64)	USD 2880.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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