1834 sixpence value - UK - large date
United Kingdom
sixpence
KWIV 1834
large date
What is a 1834 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1834 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1834
'large date' British sixpence
can range from £6 to over
£350, 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 |
| £6 | £20 | £40 | £150 | £250 | £350+ |
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 1834 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.
primary varieties: 'small date', and 'large date'
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Close-up images
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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 Kos Coins
Notes:
Larger date, with slimmer digits.
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 5,892,480 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1834 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
large date
1834 United Kingdom
sixpence design
large date
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |