Sixpence GBP in 1900 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 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.
A British 1900 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £60 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £6 to £25 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.
12 Shillings and Sixpence GBP in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £44.96 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
In 1940, a British Sixpence had about the same purchasing power as £0.90 GBP today.
One British Pound in 1900 had the purchasing power of about £72 GBP today.
A sixpence was worth 1/40 of a pound so it would be worth about $.04. (1/40 of $1.61)
2.5 pence
A British Sixpence in 1885 had the purchasing power of about £1.80 GBP today.
Assuming you mean US dollars, its value today would be roughly $ 180,000.
RoUghly a 100,000 pounds worth of stuff
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.
Sixpence GBP in 1852 had the purchasing power of about £1.93 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.
Not much, a British 1954 sixpence would be worth about 15p or so at the most today unless in exceptionally good shape.
It is worth roughly £330 £5 is always worth £5, just like it is today, however what it will buy you now decreases all the time. Today a five pound is worth almost $9.00
26.5 pence This is not accurate. It depends on the year of the money. If the money was from the time when coins were .925 silver, then 12 shillings and sixpence would be worth 20 pounds, 62 pence in today's money (as of 1/18/2016) assuming you don't add any numismatic value on top of that. .500 silver coins would be worth 11 pounds, 15 pence. Even base metal coins would have to be put through an inflation calculator to arrive at an accurate amount in today's money.
Modified coins have no collector value.
A dollar in 1776 would not be worth anything today. Money that was used at the time of the confederate currency has no monetary value by today's standards. However, some museums or collectors may be willing to purchase them.