Month: April 2026

1962 Sixpence Reverse 1962 Sixpence – Elizabeth II - Second Issue, omits BRITT OMN. Design used 1954-1967 and 1970 Proof. Cupro-Nickel. The Reverse shows a floral design of interlocking symbols of the countries of the UK.
1926 Sixpence Reverse 1926 Sixpence - This coin is 50% silver. 1926 can be the second or third (modified bust) issues. The Reverse shows a Lion passant on crown.
1758 Sixpence George II Obverse 1758 Sixpence – George II - Silver sixpence of King George II. There are a couple of anomalies to look for. There are some coins with a DEI error. There are also 1758/7 overstrikes. The Obverse shows the old laureated and draped bust of King George II.
1757 Sixpence Reverse George II 1757 Sixpence – George II - The 1757 George II Silver Sixpence. The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields, Garter star at centre, Legend around with date at top.
1723 Sixpence SSC George I Reverse 1723 Sixpence SSC – George I - In 1722 the South Seas Company discovered silver during their travels. The silver was shipped back and in 1723 Crowns, Half Crowns, Shillings and Sixpences were minted using that silver and marked with "SSC".
1638 1639 Sixpence Charles I Reverse 1638 Sixpence – Charles I - Charles I silver sixpence, struck in 1638 or 1639 at the Tower Mint in London. The coins were machine made by Nicholas Briot. First milled coinage issue.
1632 Sixpence Charles I Obverse 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.
1593 Sixpence Elizabeth I Reverse 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 Obverse 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.
1562 Sixpence Elizabeth I SCBC 2595 Reverse 1562 Sixpence – Elizabeth I (SCBC 2595) - Milled silver Sixpence. Minted in 1562 at the Tower Mint, London (mint mark is a star). Reverse is a Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. SCBC 2597.