WWC number KM# 862 Country United Kingdom Denomination 6 pence Year 1948 Period King George VI (1937 - 1952) Type of coinage Regular issue Ruler George VI Material Copper Nickel Ribbed edge Shape Circle Ratio avs/roar Medal (0°) Weight (g) 2.83 Diameter (mm) 19.3 Thickness (mm) 1.2