There are at least two, possibly three variants of this coin. All are silver of 0.921 fineness. Fifth Issue (1578-1582) - An English 1582 Sixpence, circulated but still in Fine to Very Fine condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £185 GBP. Sixth Issue (1582-1600) - An English 1582 Sixpence, circulated but still in Fine to Very Fine condition, might fetch anything from £55 to £200 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to assist with a positive identification and give a more accurate valuation.
A British 1589 to 1600 Sixpence, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £55 to £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.
Queen Elizabeth I - Sixth Issue
A British 1593 hammered silver Sixpence, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £185 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
Queen Elizabeth I - Third Issue
A British 1562 silver Sixpence (Elizabeth I), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £1,000 GBP.
These coins exist with a number of variations.
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.
The "Tudor" period covers a span of almost 120 years.
Please narrow down the possibilities a lot with a description of the coin.
Most likely Edward VI, Philip and Mary, or Elizabeth [I].
Whatever the coin, it potentially has some value.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a valuation based on inspection of the coin.
A British 1582 to 1589 Sixpence, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £185 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 1596 Sixpence, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £185 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
The Sixpence was not introduced into the currency until about 1550.
Probably nothing. Modified coins have no collector value.
A Sixpence was a small predecimal British coin. Half a Sixpence was a Threepence, an even smaller predecimal British coin.
All British 1935 Sixpences were minted at the Royal Mint London. There are no "D" Sixpences.
A British 1700 Sixpence, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up to £1,350 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
A Halfcrown is the eqivalent of Two Shillings and Sixpence. A Crown was Five Shillings.
The Royal Mint did not produce any Sixpences from 1752 to 1756 inclusive.
The British Sixpence was known as a "Tanner". The Australian Sixpence was known as a "Zack".
Good luck if you have one, but the last British Sixpence was minted in 1967.
GRI (not "GRJ") on the reverse of the 1937 to 1946 British Sixpence is an abbreviation for George Rex Imperator.
A Sixpence was a small silver coin used in many countries of the British Empire that was the equivalent in value to 6 pennies, hence the name. Sixpence is also how you would refer to the combined value of 6 pennies. If you had 6 pennies, or 3 pennies and a Threepence in your pocket, you could say that you had sixpence in your pocket.
A British Sixpence in 1805 has the purchasing power of about £1.40 GBP today.