1904 Sixpence – Edward VII
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The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.
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1904 Sixpence – Edward VII
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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
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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
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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.
2023 Gold Sixpence – Charles III
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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".
2022 Sixpence – Christmas Silver
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Traditionally, one or more sixpences were added to the Christmas pudding mix and provided a special gift for whoever was lucky enough to find one in their portion!
