6 Pence (1939 - 1940)
Features
Denomination | 6 Pence |
Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
Weight (g) | 4.54 |
Diameter (mm) | 20.8 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Nickel |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized | |
Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
éire
1940
Description:
Irish harp, name of country and year of issue.
éire
1940
Description:
Irish harp, name of country and year of issue.
Reverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
6d
Reul
Description:
Irish Wolfhound and denomination.
6d
Reul
Description:
Irish Wolfhound and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1939 | 876,000 | Not Common | |
1939 | Proof | Very Rare | |
1940 | 1,120,000 | Common | |
1940 | Proof | Unknown |