United Kingdom
sixpence
William IV
1831
What is a 1831 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1831 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1831 British sixpence can
range from £5 to over
£280, 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 |
£5 | £15 | £35 | £130 | £200 | £280+ |
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 1831 United Kingdom sixpence
reverse shows the words 'SIX PENCE'
with the royal crown above, and a small
scroll below.
An open wreath, left branch olive,
right branch oak, tied with a bow at the
base surrounds the main design, with
the date below.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King William IV facing right, with the legend:
'GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:'.
images courtesy of The Coin House
Notes:
First King William IV era UK sixpence.
Monarch | King William IV |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 2.83 grams |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,340,195 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1831 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
1831 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 |