1850 sixpence value - United Kingdom
UK sixpence
Victoria
young head
1850
What is a 1850 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1850 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1850 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 | £12 | £30 | £110 | £200 | £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.
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA
DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 498,960 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1850 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
1850 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 |