Summary
Proof 6 Pence, Issued by New Zealand, 1935
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of George V facing left (extends to rim); around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR (by Percy Metcalf)
Reverse Description
A huia (bird) perched on a branch facing right; above, NEW ZEALAND; below, SIXPENCE 1935; below centre of branch in small letters the artist's initials KG (Kruger Gray)
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1935 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1932
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.807 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#2
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000., 1540 Pages
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