1826 sixpence value - UK - bare head
United Kingdom
sixpence
KGIV 1826
bare head
What is a 1826 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1826 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1826
'bare head, lion reverse'
British sixpence can range
from £4 to over £260,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £12 | £30 | £100 | £180 | £260+ |
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 1826 'bare head' UK sixpence
reverse shows a rampant lion standing
on the royal crown, with a rose, thistle,
and shamrock below.
The surrounding legend reads 'BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR'.
primary varieties: 'laureate head', and 'bare head'
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George IV facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA', and the
date below.
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Design change to bare head, lion reverse.
| Monarch | King George IV |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 689,040 (inc laureate head) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1826 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
bare head, lion reverse
1826 United Kingdom
sixpence design
bare head, lion reverse
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |