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The British 1942 Sixpence is generally the same as all British Sixpences minted from 1937 to 1946 inclusive.
They are made from 50% silver, weigh 2.827 grams, 19 mm in diameter and have a milled edge.
The obverse has a left facing, bare headed King George VI. The inscription around the circumference reads - "GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX" which is heavily abbreviated Latin for "George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the British Territories".
The reverse has a Crowned monogram or cypher "GRI", with the words SIXPENCE around the circumference at the bottom and "FID DEF IND IMP" around the circumference at the top. "FID DEF IND IMP" is abbreviated Latin for "Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India".
The year is split either side of the cypher "19 GRI 42".
The obverse was designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget.
The reverse was designed by George Kruger Gray.
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What is half of a sixpence?
A Sixpence was a small predecimal British coin. Half a Sixpence was a Threepence, an even smaller predecimal British coin.
What is the slang term for a Sixpence?
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
What are the ratings and certificates for The Moon and Sixpence - 1942?
The Moon and Sixpence - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: Sweden:Btl USA:Approved (PCA #8564) West Germany:12
What is the value of a 1488 British Sixpence?
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
What is the value of a British Military Authority Two Shillings and sixpence note?
The British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note was issued from 1942 for the duration of WW2 and for the subsequent occupation forces. A British Military Authority Two Shillings and Sixpence note, in very good condition, might fetch anything up to £12 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to more accurately identify the note and make a valuation.
How much is a 2007 British Sixpence coin worth with a crown?
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
What does GRI mean on a 1943 British Sixpence?
GRI (not "GRJ") on the reverse of the 1937 to 1946 British Sixpence is an abbreviation for George Rex Imperator.
Sixpence worth in 1805?
A British Sixpence in 1805 has the purchasing power of about £1.40 GBP today.
What are the release dates for The Moon and Sixpence - 1942?
The Moon and Sixpence - 1942 was released on: USA: 27 October 1942 Portugal: 29 January 1943 Sweden: 25 November 1943 Denmark: 17 March 1947 West Germany: 1955 Austria: July 1955
What would be today's equivalent of sixpence in 1885?
A British Sixpence in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 GBP today.
How many Farthings in a silver Sixpence?
Both the Farthing and the Sixpence are part of the old redundant British currency. The Farthing was a quarter of a penny, therefore there were 24 Farthings in a Sixpence.
What is 'sixpence' in Dutch?
A sixpence is worth 0.25 GBP, so in Dutch that's 2.5 cent. There isn't really a word for a sixpence, as they never had that kind of coin. Also, the British sixpence coin was illiminated decades ago, so it no longer exists.
