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1852 sixpence value - United Kingdom

UK sixpence

Victoria

young head

1852

What is a 1852 British six pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1852 sixpence from the UK.

The retail value of a

1852 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 £11 £30 £135 £210 £300+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1852 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.

1852 UK sixpence reverse

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1852 UK sixpence obverse

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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. 904,586
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse Jean Baptiste Merlen


1852 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications


1852 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