Sixpence

2023 Silver Sixpence – Charles III - This is the 2023 Silver Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III and honouring the year of the King's Coronation. Minted in BU .925 Sterling Silver.

1593 Sixpence – Elizabeth I - Coinage of Elizabeth I is interesting and affordable to many. There are many variations to the obverse and reverse, including many mintmarks.

1562 Sixpence – Elizabeth I (SCBC 2597) - The 1562 sixpence type SCBC 2597 minted at the Tower (London) mint. Compare with the SCBC 2595 sixpence of the same year. Diameter is 26mm.

1632 Sixpence – Charles I - King Charles I silver sixpence, minted in 1632 or 1633 at the Tower (London) mint. The 'VI' to right is a mark of value, meaning six pence.

Introduction to British Coins – Current and Pre-Decimal - British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.

1564 Sixpence – Elizabeth I - Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. The are many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.

1565 Sixpence – Elizabeth I - Hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. Many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.

1816 Sixpence – George III - The Reverse, by Thomas Wyon, shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with another shield at the centre. The legend HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE is in a garter.

1554 Sixpence – Philip and Mary - Minted at the Tower Mint in London with a diameter 27mm. There are some variants. Obverse shows busts of Philip and Mary facing each other.

1953 Sixpence – Elizabeth II - First Issue, includes the words BRITT OMN. The first issue coins were only minted in 1953. This sixpence is made from Cupro-Nickel.