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1942 sixpence value - Australia - Melbourne mint

What is a 1942 Australian sixpence coin worth?


Values, images, and specs for the 1942 (m) six pence from Australia.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
$4.00 $4.50 $5.00
$12
$40
$85+

Values are in Australian Dollars

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

Australia

sixpence

KGVI 1942

Melbourne mint

The 1942 Australian sixpence reverse

shows the word 'SIXPENCE' above the

Australian Coat of Arms.


A kangaroo and an emu support a shield,

with a star above.


Underneath is a scroll with 'ADVANCE

AUSTRALIA', then the date below.


primary varieties: 'Melbourne mint', 'Denver mint',

and 'San Francisco mint'

1942 Australian sixpence reverse, Melbourne mint

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1942 Australian sixpence obverse, Melbourne mint

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George VI facing left, with the

surrounding legend: 'GEORGIVS VI

D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.'.

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Notes:

No mint mark (Melbourne mint).

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 2.83 grams
Diameter 19 mm
Composition 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Minted Melbourne, Australia
Mintage approx. 8,968,000
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Thomas H. Paget
Reverse W.H.J. Blakemore


1942 Australian

sixpence specifications

Melbourne mint


1942 Australian

sixpence design

Melbourne mint

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The retail value of a 1942

(Melbourne mint) Australian

sixpence can range from

$4 to over $85, depending

on grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated