The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1942S Australia, 6P

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: AUSTRALIA - CIRCULATION
Item Description: 6P 1942S KM-38
Full Grade: NGC MS 62
Owner: coin928

Owner Comments:

Australia - 1942S 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 just above the date.

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.

Date acquired: 5/15/2023 (already graded by NGC)

Rev 5/15/2023

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