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1949 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage)
George VI 3rd coinage
1949United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1949 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1949 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). No mintage figure has been recorded, so it is not rated for rarity. It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:19.3mm
Thickness:1mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Versions of the 1949 George VI Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 Sixpence George VI (3rd coinage) | Circulation | 3rd coinage | 41,335,500 | £0.38Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1949 Sixpence George VI Proof (3rd coinage) (this page) | Proof | 3rd coinage | — | — |
George VI Sixpence by year
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