The obverse of the 1953 British Sixpence reads from the top " Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA", which is Latin for "Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of all Britain".
The reverse reads "FID DEF" which is a continuation of the obverse inscription meaning, "Defender of the Faith", a title given to Henry VIII by the Pope (before he incurred the wrath of the catholic church), and of course SIX PENCE 1953.
A Sixpence was a small predecimal British coin. Half a Sixpence was a Threepence, an even smaller predecimal British coin.
Such a coin does not exist. Canada has not used the British sterling currency system since the mid-19th century.
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
The British Sixpence - from 1953 to 1967 weighs 2.83 grams from 1947 to 1952 weighs 2.83 grams from 1937 to 1946 weighs 2.827 grams from 1920 to 1936 weighs 2.876 grams from 1838 to 1920 weighs 3.01 grams from 1816 to 1837 weighs 2.827 grams
GRI (not "GRJ") on the reverse of the 1937 to 1946 British Sixpence is an abbreviation for George Rex Imperator.
A British Sixpence in 1805 has the purchasing power of about £1.40 GBP today.
It will probably say "sixpence" on it.... just guessing...
A British 1953 cupro-nickel Sixpence (Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £1 GBP. A British 1953 cupro-nickel Sixpence (Elizabeth II)(Matt Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,200 GBP. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A British Sixpence in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 GBP today.
Both the Farthing and the Sixpence are part of the old redundant British currency. The Farthing was a quarter of a penny, therefore there were 24 Farthings in a Sixpence.