1816 sixpence value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
sixpence
George III
1816
What is a 1816 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1816 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1816 British sixpence can
range from £3 to over
£95, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £3 | £9 | £16 | £50 | £75 | £95+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1816 United Kingdom sixpence reverse
shows the UK coat of arms with the royal crown
above, and a surrounding legend in a garter.
The top left and bottom right shields show
three lions representing England, the top
right one lion representing Scotland, and
the bottom left a harp representing Ireland.
In the center is a crowned shield with the
Hanoverian arms.
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George III facing right, with the legend:
'GEOR:III D:G:' to the left, 'BRITT:REX F:D:'
to the right, and the date below.
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 10,921,680 (inc 1817) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Thomas Wyon |
1816 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
1816 United Kingdom
sixpence design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |