1920 sixpence value - UK - 50% silver
United Kingdom
sixpence
KGV 1920
50% silver
What is a 1920 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1920 (500) sixpence from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.75 | £2 | £5 | £15 | £30 | £40+ |
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 bare head of King George V facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'
images courtesy of Winter Coins
Notes:
Change of composition during 1920.
50% silver variety has slightly less sharp details.
| Monarch | King George V |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 50% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 14,136,287 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Bertram MacKennal |
| Reverse | George William de Saulles |
1920 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
50% silver
1920 United Kingdom
sixpence design
50% silver
The 1920 United Kingdom sixpence
reverse shows a lion standing on the
royal crown, with the date divided to
either side.
The main design is surrounded by a
legend reading 'FID: DEF: IND: IMP:',
with the word 'SIXPENCE' below.
primary varieties: '92.5% silver', and '50% silver'
The retail value of a 1920
'50% silver' UK sixpence
can range from £0.75 to over
£40, depending on grade,
condition, desirability, and
demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |