Sixpence GBP in 1733 had the purchasing power of about £3.37 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
16.5 pence
A sixpence was worth 1/40 of a pound so it would be worth about $.04. (1/40 of $1.61)
2.5 pence
Two three pence make one sixpence.
A Sixpence was worth Sixpence in every year it was minted, which is why it was called Sixpence. This year being 2012, 98 years ago would have been 1914. Sixpence GBP in 1914 had the purchasing power of about £1.60 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation based on current exchange rates.
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
16.5 pence
One British 1733 Shilling would have the purchasing power of about 6.7 British Pounds today
Five pence
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
1804 - 1733 = 71
1733
A sixpence was worth 1/40 of a pound so it would be worth about $.04. (1/40 of $1.61)
2.5 pence
$1.50
It will probably say "sixpence" on it.... just guessing...
Collin Sixpence was born in 1974.