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1942 sixpence value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

sixpence

George VI

1942

What is a 1942 British six pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1942 sixpence from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£0.60 £0.70 £1 £2 £4 £7+

Values are in UK Pounds

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1942 United Kingdom sixpence reverse

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1942 United Kingdom sixpence obverse

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The obverse features the bare head of

King George VI facing left, with the legend:

'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX'

images courtesy of UK Coinage

Notes:

Monarch King George VI
Edge reeded
Weight 2.83 grams
Diameter 19 mm
Comp 50% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 44,942,785
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse George Kruger Gray


1942 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications


1942 United Kingdom

sixpence design

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The 1942 United Kingdom sixpence

reverse shows George VI's royal cypher

with the date divided to either side, and

the royal crown above.


The legend 'FID DEF IND IMP' is around

the top, with the word 'SIXPENCE' below.

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The retail value of a

1942 British sixpence can

range from £0.60 to over

£7, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated