What is a 1943 Australian sixpence coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1943 'D' six pence from Australia.
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VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
$4.00 | $4.50 | $5 |
$7 |
$20 |
$40+ |
Values are in Australian Dollars
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
Australia
sixpence
KGVI 1943
Denver mint
The 1943 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: 'Denver mint',
and 'San Francisco 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.'.
images courtesy of TDK APDC
Notes:
'D' above date (Denver mint mark).
Monarch | King George VI |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 2.83 grams |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Composition | 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper |
Minted | Denver, USA |
Mintage | approx. 8,000,000 |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Thomas H. Paget |
Reverse | W.H.J. Blakemore |
1943 Australian
sixpence specifications
Denver mint
1943 Australian
sixpence design
Denver mint
The retail value of a 1943
'Denver mint' Australian
sixpence can range from
$4 to over $40, 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 |