The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1943S Australia, 6P
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
AUSTRALIA - CIRCULATION |
| Item Description: |
6P 1943S KM-38 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Owner: |
coin928 |
Owner Comments:
Australia - 1943S 6 Pence - KM #38 - Mintage: 4,000,000
This coin was minted by the US Mint in San Francisco for circulation in Australia during World War II. The primary reason these coins were minted was to satisfy the demand for coinage due to the large number of U.S. servicemen stationed in Australia at the time. The "S" mint mark appears on the reverse of the coin.
I don't know why it is, but the obverse of these coins are always much more beaten up than the reverse, and this coin is very typical. It also exhibits very vibrant blue and orange toning around the rim on both sides although more intense on the reverse.
Date acquired: 8/14/2010 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 12/2/2015