The 1916, 1917, 1912, 1920, 1914 and 1911 sixpences are also rare, and 1935 and 1924 coins are scarce (Hanley and James 1966, pp. 97) harv error: no target: CITEREFHanley_and_James1966 (help).
What is a sixpence worth today?
Typically, the Young Head Victoria sixpence is worth at least £20 today but fine quality examples of the coin are selling for up to £75.
What year is the most valuable sixpence?
1952
The 1952 sixpences are by far the rarest sixpence coin issued in the past 125 years.
Are old threepenny bits worth anything?
Threepence pieces from the short reign of Edward VII are valued at just £2, although those minted in 1904 and 1906 are valued at £3. EF graded 3d coins from this time will fetch between £18 and £45, depending on the year. All of the 12-sided coins are inscribed with “EDWARDVS VII D G BRITT OMN REX F D IND IMP”.
What is a 1951 Australian sixpence worth?
Sixpence 1951 – Australian Coins Price Guide and Values The melt and minimum value of a Sixpence 1951 is $1.58.
What is a 1952 Australian sixpence worth?
Sixpence 1952 value The melt and minimum value of a Sixpence 1952 is $1.44.
How much is a 1952 sixpence worth?
Value Range
| G | F | VF |
|---|---|---|
| $0.20 | $1.20 | $7.50 |
When was the sixpence first used in Australia?
Sixpence (Australian) The Australian sixpence was a coin used in the Commonwealth of Australia prior to the decimalisation of the Australian currency in 1966.
When did Australia stop minting the sixpence coin?
The pre-decimal sixpence was minted from 1910 until 1963, excluding the years 1913, 1915, 1929–33 inclusive, 1937, 1947 and 1949. The sixpence was the only pre-decimal Australian coin which never had the design on its reverse altered.
Are there any old sixpences worth any money?
Do look out for pre-1947 sixpences in the collection: they are more valuable coins as they contain silver. Those struck before 1920 are made of 92.5% silver, so accordingly are worth almost double. Rare coins, such as a 1893 sixpence with the Victoria jubilee head, could be worth thousands of pounds.
What was the value of a sixpence in 1937?
As the intermediate value piece within the denominations of the Australian Pound the Sixpence was heavily utilised. In a 1937 Newspaper article the material value of the Sixpence was well illustrated – “If you are a small boy you can buy that cricket ball you have always wanted, or that great big ice cream.
