United Kingdom. George VI. 6 Pence 1946 / MS 64 (No reserve price)
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1946 United Kingdom silver 6 pence coin, graded MS64 by NGC (certification number 8612634-030), featuring King George VI on the obverse and the GR crown design on the reverse.
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This is a 1946 British 6pence silver coin, graded MS 64 (Uncirculated, Grade 64) by NGC. It is a classic circulating coin from the reign of King George VI.
Issuer: Great Britain
Year: 1946
Face Value: 6p (6P)
Grading: NGC MS 64 (Excellent condition, complete details, near mint uncirculated)
Obverse (Portrait): Profile portrait of King George VI of Great Britain, surrounded by the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX", meaning "GeorgiVS VI, King by the grace of God, King of Great Britain and of all its territories".
Reverse: The center features intertwined “GR” letters (representing “Georgius Rex,” meaning King George), above which is a crown. The year “1946” is inscribed on both sides, and the denomination “SIXPENCE” is at the bottom, surrounded by the inscription “FID:DEF:IND:IMP” (meaning “Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”).
1946 was the first year after the end of World War II, and this 6pence was one of the commonly used currencies in Britain at the time; the “GR” + crown design is a signature element of George VI era coins.
This is a 1946 British 6pence silver coin, graded MS 64 (Uncirculated, Grade 64) by NGC. It is a classic circulating coin from the reign of King George VI.
Issuer: Great Britain
Year: 1946
Face Value: 6p (6P)
Grading: NGC MS 64 (Excellent condition, complete details, near mint uncirculated)
Obverse (Portrait): Profile portrait of King George VI of Great Britain, surrounded by the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX", meaning "GeorgiVS VI, King by the grace of God, King of Great Britain and of all its territories".
Reverse: The center features intertwined “GR” letters (representing “Georgius Rex,” meaning King George), above which is a crown. The year “1946” is inscribed on both sides, and the denomination “SIXPENCE” is at the bottom, surrounded by the inscription “FID:DEF:IND:IMP” (meaning “Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”).
1946 was the first year after the end of World War II, and this 6pence was one of the commonly used currencies in Britain at the time; the “GR” + crown design is a signature element of George VI era coins.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
United Kingdom
Year/Period and Variation
1946 / MS 64
Ruler
George VI
Denomination
6 Pence
Precious metal
Silver
Condition
Graded by NGC
Certification number
8612634-030
Certified
NGC
Theme
History
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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