Australia
sixpence
KEVII & KGV
1910 to 1936
Values, images, and specifications for Australian
six pence coins from 1910 to 1936.
Upon the death of Victoria in 1901,
her son, Edward VII, became king.
The first Australian sixpence was
minted in 1910, under Edward VII.
Edward VII died in 1910, passing
the throne to his son, George V.
The first King George V era
Australian sixpence was minted
in 1911, and the last in 1936.
The King Edward VII era Australian sixpence obverse features the
crowned bust of Edward VII facing right, while the King George V era
Australian sixpence shows the crowned bust of George V facing left.
The reverse shows the word 'SIXPENCE' above the Australian
Coat of Arms, where a kangaroo stands to the left, and an emu to the
right, supporting a shield with a star above.
Underneath is a scroll with 'ADVANCE AUSTRALIA', then the date below.
Retailing from $10 to
over $400, depending
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Retailing from $15 to
over $2,000, depending
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Having been 'heir apparent' for 59 years under
Victoria, Edward VII did not spend a long time at
the throne, however was generally well received
by the public.
George V's reign spanned a period that included
'The Great War', now known as 'The First World War', and 'The Great Depresssion'.
6 pennies = 1 sixpence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 pound
Dates not minted: 1913, 1915, 1929 to 1933
Retailing from $25 to
over $3,700, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $15 to
over $2,000, depending
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Retailing from $18 to
over $3,000, depending
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over $2,200, depending
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over $5,800, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $12 to
over $1,800, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $15 to
over $2,500, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $7 to
over $790, depending
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Retailing from $18 to
over $3,900, depending
on grade and condition.
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over $2,100, depending
on grade and condition.
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over $3,000, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $6 to
over $925, depending
on grade and condition.
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over $440, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $5 to
over $390, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $5 to
over $465, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $6 to
over $925, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $15 to
over $1,600, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from $4 to
over $290, depending
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