The Making of Modern Britain George VI Sixpence
Price: £12.00
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Product code: HISKG6C6
- Learn more about the making of modern Britain through the coins of five British monarchs
- George VI was king throughout one of the most significant historical events to impact the United Kingdom
- The official coinage portrait of George VI appears on the obverse
- The sixpence was a popular denomination when it was in circulation and was given the nickname of ‘tanner’
- Comes with detailed packaging exploring the coin’s history
- *Packaging image is for illustration purposes only
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George VI was not only monarch throughout a crucial period of history but also restored the public’s faith in the British monarchy following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII. He chose to use the same regnal name as his father, George V, for continuity.
The obverse of this sixpence features the official coinage portrait of George VI, whilst the reverse includes a crowned royal cypher.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sixpence |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.41mm |
| Year | 1947-1952 |
| Specification | Value |
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