1820 sixpence value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
sixpence
KG III 1820
inverted 1
What is a 1820 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1820 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1820
'inverted 1' British sixpence
can range from £35 to over
£575, 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 |
| £35 | £100 | £285 | £575+ |
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 1820 United Kingdom sixpence reverse
shows the UK coat of arms with the royal crown
above, and a surrounding legend in a garter.
Three lions represent England, one lion for
Scotland, and a harp represents Ireland.
In the center is a small crowned shield with
the Hanoverian arms.
primary varieties: '1820', 'inverted 1',
'I over S', and 'no obverse colons'
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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 Buck's Coins
Notes:
Inverted 1 in date.
Last King George III era UK sixpence.
| Monarch | King George III |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1,448,960 (inc. varieties) |
| Scarcity | scarce variant |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Thomas Wyon |
1820 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
inverted 1
1820 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 |