1821 sixpence value - UK - BBITANNIAR
United Kingdom
sixpence
KGIV 1821
BBITANNIAR
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
'BBITANNIAR' British
sixpence can range from £35
to over £850, 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 | £105 | £300 | £850+ |
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 C. Farthing
Notes:
First King George IV era UK sixpence.
Error in 'BRITANNIAR' (BBITANNIAR).
| 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 | scarce variant |
| Obverse | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1821 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
BBITANNIAR
1821 United Kingdom
sixpence design
BBITANNIAR
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |