George VI 1947 CuproNickel Sixpence Proof NGC PF 64 CAMEO - Extremely Rare, R5 in Bull

UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
CuproNickel Sixpence, 1947. Royal Mint. Proof.
Obv: GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX, Bare head of King George VI facing left; HP below, legend around. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Rev: SIXPENCE below, FID: DEF: IND: IMP: above, Crowned royal cypher GRI dividing the date. Design by George Kruger Gray. Edge milled.

A very rare Proof striking of the 1947 Sixpence, pairing Paget’s portrait of George VI with Kruger Gray’s crowned royal cypher and produced outside the familiar public Proof sets.

Assigned an R5 rarity rating in Bull’s English Silver Coinage, indicating just five to ten examples known, the present coin is graded NGC PF64 Cameo. It is the sole example recorded at this grade, with only two certified finer, while its Cameo designation recognises the contrast between frosted devices and reflective fields.

In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 8220260-001.

Fewer than 10 examples known, hence the 'R5' rarity designation in Bull's English Silver Coinage.

NGC Census in this grade: 1.
NGC Census in higher grade: 2
Reference: Bull-4250 [R5]; S-4105.
Weight: 2.83g.
Diameter: 20mm.
Composition: CuproNickel.

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