1821 sixpence value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
sixpence
George IV
1821
What is a 1821 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1821 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1821 British sixpence can
range from £4 to over
£300, 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 |
| £4 | £15 | £35 | £120 | £210 | £300+ |
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 1821 United Kingdom sixpence reverse shows
the UK coat of arms with the royal crown above,
thistle to the left, shamrock to the right, and rose
below between 'ANNO' and the date.
The quadrants of the coat of arms show three lions
representing England, one lion representing Scotland,
and a harp representing Ireland. In the center is a crowned shield with the Hanoverian arms.
primary varieties: '1821', and 'BBITANNIAR'
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The obverse features the laureate head of
King George IV facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR:REX F:D:'.
images courtesy of The Coin House
Notes:
First King George IV era UK sixpence.
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 863,280 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1821 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
1821 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 |