What is the value of a 1916 British Sixpence?

Answer 1

Very briefly, for only a few months in 1344, England produced a gold Six Shilling coin called a Double Florin or Double Leopard. The coin was intended for use in both England and Europe but was unacceptable to traders. In Fine to Very Fine condition, such a coin might fetch anything from £52,500 to £225,000 GBP. The coin weighs 108 grains and shows Edward III enthroned under a canopy with a crowned leopard's head on either side and a cross in quatrefoil on the reverse. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 2

A British 1916 sterling silver Sixpence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £15 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.

Answer 3

A British 1856 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £8 to £95 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

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.

Answer 4

Elizabeth [1] Sixpences were minted periodically from 1561 to 1602.

There were no Sixpences minted for the First Issue of coins (from 1559 to 1560).

There were no Sixpences minted for the Second Issue of coins (from 1560 to 1561).

Sixpences minted for the Third and Fourth Issue of coins (from 1561 to 1577) have about seven different variants, and in reasonable condition, depending on the variant, might fetch anything from £50 to £1,000 GBP. These coins were all minted from sterling silver (0.925).

A further nine variants from the Third and Fourth Issue were "milled" coins as distinct from the usual contemporary "hammered" coins of this period. Due to the radical new "machines" used for minting coins, milled coins are more uniformly round rather than "hammered" equivalents. In reasonable condition, depending on the variant, might fetch anything from £125 to £1,100 GBP. These coins were all minted from sterling silver (0.925).

Sixpences minted for the Fifth Issue of coins (from 1578 to 1582) in reasonable condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £185 GBP. These coins were all minted from a smidgeon less than sterling silver (0.921).

Sixpences minted for the Sixth Issue of coins (from 1582 to 1600) have possibly three different variants, and in reasonable condition, depending on the variant, might fetch anything from £50 to £200 GBP. These coins were all minted from sterling silver (0.925).

Sixpences minted for the Seventh Issue of coins (from 1601 to 1602) in reasonable condition, might fetch anything from £55 to £200 GBP. These coins were all minted from sterling silver (0.925).

You will need the enthusiastic cooperation of a reputable coin dealer to properly identify your Elizabethan Sixpence.

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.