United Kingdom 6 pence, 1953

Information

NumberKM# 889
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination6 pence
Year1953
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)2.83
Diameter (mm)19.3
Thickness (mm)1.2

Obverse:

6 pence 1953, United Kingdom

Royal family 

Description
Elizabeth II (Queen of the United Kingdom)

Legend
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA

Creators: Mary Gillick (M.G.)

Reverse

6 pence 1953, United Kingdom

Flowers  Plant 

Description
Leek
Shamrock
Thistle
Tudor rose (heraldic emblem of England)

Legend
1953
C T
E F
FID DEF
SIXPENCE

Creators: Edgar Fuller (E-F), Cecil Thomas (C-T)

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London70.324.000?40.000


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