Description
Australia 1944s Sixpence W59
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Common coin |
| Years | 1938-1945 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1/40) |
| Metal | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 19.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Obverse
Portrait of King George VI facing left
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP
Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
National arms
Lettering:
SIXPENCE
ADVANCE AUSTRALIA
s
1944
Engraver: W.H.J.Blakemore
Edge
Milled
Comments
NOTE: different mint letters
S: US San Francisco Mint
D: US Denver Mint
no mintletter: Melbourne Mint
