British Coins

A British 1875 Sovereign or pound (M below head - minted in Melbourne), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £650 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £145 GBP. A British 1875 Sovereign or pound (S below wreath - minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £180 GBP. A British 1875 Sovereign or pound (horse with short tail - minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £800 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £220 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

You are asking about a sixpence coin from Great Britain (KM# 903). The coin is 19.5mm in diameter and composed of Copper-Nickel. The obverse (front) of the coin has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the words "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA" (Latin for "Elizabeth the Second, By the Grace of God, Queen"). The reverse (back) has various flora (a leek, a rose, a thistle and a shamrock - symbols of the four componants of Great Britain: respectively, Wales, England, Scotland and [Northern] Ireland) and the words "FID DEF" (abbreviated Latin for "Defender of the Faith"), "SIX PENCE" (the denomination - equal to half a shilling or 1/40th of a Pound) and the date.

105,654,000 of these coins were produced in 1957, and according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$0.15 in Very Fine condition, US$0.35 in Extremely Fine condition, US$3.50 in Uncirculated condition, and US$500.00 in Proof.

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There were only two British coins produced by the Royal Mint in 1790 being the gold Guinea and Half-Guinea coins and neither of them had anything remotely resembling that legend on either of them.

five thousand

assuming 1000 means pounds

5 x 20p = £1

50 = £10

500 = £100

5,000 = £1,000

A British 1999 cupro-nickel Five Pound (Crown) coin (Elizabeth II)(In Memory of Diana Princess of Wales - 1961-1997), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £7 GBP.

A British 1999 cupro-nickel Five Pound (Crown) coin (Elizabeth II)(In Memory of Diana Princess of Wales - 1961-1997)(Specimen in presentation folder), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £12 GBP.

A British 1999 cupro-nickel Five Pound (Crown) coin (Elizabeth II)(In Memory of Diana Princess of Wales - 1961-1997)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £12 GBP.

A British 1999 Five Pound (Crown) coin (Elizabeth II)(In Memory of Diana Princess of Wales - 1961-1997)(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £45 GBP.

A British 1999 Five Pound (Crown) coin (Elizabeth II)(In Memory of Diana Princess of Wales - 1961-1997)(Proof in gold FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,000 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 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(young bust)(Crown and Shield)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M below wreath), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £9,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £550 to £3,500 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(young bust)(Crown and Shield)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S below wreath), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,600 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £125 to £300 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(young bust)(St.George - horse with short tail)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M below head), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £950 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £165 to £200 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(young bust)(St.George - horse with short tail)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S below head), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £800 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £195 GBP.

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

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in London - no mintmark)(designers initials JEB fully on trunc - angled "J"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £225 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £165 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in London - no mintmark)(designers initials JEB at base of trunc - hooked "J"), is classified as extremely rare.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in London - no mintmark)(designers initials JEB at base of trun - angled "J")(G: of D:G: closer to crown)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,100 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M)(designers initials JEB fully on trunc - angled "J"), 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 up to £165 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M)(designers initials JEB fully on trunc), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £220 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £165 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M)(designers initials JEB fully on trunc - normal "J")(G: of D:G: closer to crown), 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 up to £165 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S)(designers initials JEB fully on trun - hooked "J"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £200 to £575 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S)(designers initials small spread JEB fully on trun - hooked "J"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £165 to £400 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Jubilee bust)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S)(Proof FDC)(designers initials small spread JEB fully on trun - hooked "J"), is considered to be extremely rare.

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 1875 bronze Halfpenny (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £190 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 to £60 GBP.

A British 1875 bronze Halfpenny (Victoria)(minted at Heaton - H), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £215 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £2 to £65 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.

Silver became too expensive to make coins from, for many countries, during the 20th Century. Low denomination coins are traditionally made from copper, but copper has also become too expensive and many of the coins that were made from copper have either been dropped from their respective currencies as useless due to inflation or, have been made from a cheaper metal such as steel or aluminium.

A "frosted" Proof coin is one where parts of the pattern, usually the raised areas, have been deliberately dulled by etching or sand blasting the corresponding surfaces on the die.

The finished coin then has a striking contrast of the frosted portion against the mirror like finish on the rest of the coin surface.

This could not be done, unless one of them is not a 50p, but the other is, so 50p and a 5p.

One Shilling GBP in 1843 had the purchasing power of about £3.73 GBP today.

One Shilling GBP in 1843 had the purchasing power of about $5.89 USD 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.

There are two possibilities for a 1697 copper coin with BRITANNIA on it, a Halfpenny or a Farthing, each coin has multiple variants. A British 1697 Halfpenny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £750 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (all stops omitted), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up £225 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (I/E in TERTIVS), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up £225 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (GVLILMVS - no rev stop), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up £300 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (no stop after TERTIVS), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £50 to £250 GBP. A British 1697 Farthing, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £700 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (GVLIEMVS error), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up £250 GBP. A British 1697 Halfpenny (TERTIV error), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything up £250 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Yes. The Royal Mint produced 2,944,416 sterling silver Florins (Two Shillings) in 1896.

Depends on the exchange rate at the time and whether the Dollars are US currency or another. Three English shillings are worth 15 pence or ·15 of a GB Pound.

A British 1967 nickel-brass Threepence (dodecagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.50 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

1967 was the last year that Threepences were issued for circulation prior to the change to decimal currency.

"Quid" is the slang term for Pound.

One Quid = One Pound, Ten Quid = Ten Pounds, One Hundred Quid = One Hundred Pounds, etc.

See the link below to Universal Currency Converter for a currency conversion.

The US 1933 Penny is not rare, more than 14 million were made but it is a little harder to find a nice coin of this date.

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The British 1933 Penny is considered to be extremely rare. There were none issued for general circulation.

There was an unknown number minted. Seven are known to exist. Two are in museums, three in private collections, one under a foundation stone at the University of London building, one under a church in Yorkshire and one stolen from the foundation stone of the Church of St. Cross, current whereabouts not known.

A British 1780 silver Penny (George III), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £7 to £50 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.

There is no British 10 Pence coin designed with the Queen's head on both sides.

It is most likely a trick coin available from magic shops.

In the extremely unlikely event that a "double header" coin was minted, one side would have a raised image as usual, the other side would have the image indented or incuse.

Copper is not used in British 1 Penny or 2 Pence coin any longer.

Since 1992, all British 1 Penny and 2 Pence coins have been made from copper plated steel. The copper plating is merely for visual appeal.

The first Bank of England banknotes were issued in 1694, but known of these are known to have survived. Notes were issued prior to 1694, but were more of a "Promissory note" and may have been for any value down to One Penny.

The first regular issue of British bank notes issued by the Bank of England, were issued in 1725. They included the £20, £30, £40, £50, £60, £70, £80, £90, £100, £200, £300, £500 and £1000 notes and were only printed on one side.

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 20 Pence.

A British 1984 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £0.40 GBP.

A British 1984 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £1 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

It depends on the type of threepence. A nickel-brass (multiple sided) threepence is rather common and would sell for 50p to a pound or so if circulated.

A silver threepence on the other hand is 50% silver (and much smaller) and worth about a pound or two mostly for the silver if circulated.

If the coin is as you describe but has no country name on it, it is a British Penny.

It is made from bronze, weighs 9.45 grams and is 30.81 mm in diameter.

King George V appears on the obverse and the seated figure of Britannia holding a trident and shield is on the reverse.

Except for the reverse, very similar versions of the same coin may have been issued by any one of the many Commonwealth countries, but they will have the country name on them.

Sixpences have been minted for hundreds of years.

Sixpences from the past 120 years of some value would include 1952, 1905, 1904, 1893, 1892, 1887.

The value is associated with mint uncirculated coins. Circulated coins would have a significantly lower value.