Sixpence

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.

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.

1904 Sixpence – Edward VII - The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.

1707 Sixpence Post-Union Proof Edinburgh Mint – Anne - An extremely rare proof Ediburgh sixpence of Queen Anne. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.

2023 Silver Sixpence – Charles III - Despite no longer being legal tender, the Royal Mint produces a new sixpence coin regularly for collectors. This is the 2023 Silver Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III, honouring the year of the King's Coronation.

2023 Gold Sixpence – Charles III - This is the 2023 Gold Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III and honouring the year of the King's Coronation.

1908 Sixpence – Edward VII - Silver (0.925) sixpence of King Edward VII. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 2.83g. SCBC: 3983. The design was used 1902-1910.

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.