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
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 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'
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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:
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
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.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |