UK sixpence
Victoria
young head
1859
What is a 1859 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1859 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a
1859 British sixpence can
range from £4 to over
£265, depending on
grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £11 | £30 | £115 | £190 | £265+ |
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 anonymous contributor
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 2.83 grams |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 4,688,640 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1859 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
1859 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 |