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For sale is a beautiful pair of 1948 British Sixpence coins featuring King George VI. These coins are part of the post-WWII coinage of the United Kingdom and are a fantastic example of mid-20th century British numismatics.
🔹 Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left with the inscription:
"GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX"
(George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons)
🔹 Reverse: Crowned monogram of George VI (GRI - Georgius Rex Imperator), date split on either side, with denomination "SIXPENCE" below.
🔹 Metal Composition: Cupro-nickel (no silver content in 1948 issues)
🔹 Diameter: 19.3 mm
🔹 Weight: Approx. 2.83 grams
🔹 Condition: Light wear on high points, strong details visible on both obverse and reverse. See photos for close-up details.
🔹 Mint Year: 1948