1723 Sixpence SSC – George I
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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".
Sixpence
1723 Sixpence SSC – George I
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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".
1593 Sixpence – Elizabeth I
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Coinage of Elizabeth I is interesting and affordable to many. There are many variations to the obverse and reverse, including many mintmarks.
1834 Sixpence – William IV
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The 1834 silver sixpence of King William IV was minted at the Royal Mint in London. As the size of the 1834 sixpence was about that of the half-sovereign, to prevent confusion the 1834 half-sovereign was reduced in diameter from 19.4mm to 17.9mm, although the weight remained the same.
2023 Silver Sixpence – Charles III
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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.
1758 Sixpence – George II
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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.
1926 Sixpence
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This coin is 50% silver. 1926 can be the second or third (modified bust) issues. The Reverse shows a Lion passant on crown.
1908 Sixpence – Edward VII
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Silver (0.925) sixpence of King Edward VII. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 2.83g. SCBC: 3983. The design was used 1902-1910.
1562 Sixpence – Elizabeth I (SCBC 2595)
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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.
2023 Silver Sixpence – Charles III
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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.
Guide to Collecting Sixpences
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List of Sixpences (six pence coins) with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.