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1953 sixpence value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

sixpence

Elizabeth II

1953

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What is a 1953 British six pence coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1953 sixpence from the UK.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£0.05 £0.10 £0.25 £0.70 £1.20 £2+

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 1953 United Kingdom sixpence reverse

shows four crossed sprigs, representative

emblems of the four member kingdoms

that were formed in to the United Kingdom:

the Tudor rose of England, leek for Wales,

thistle for Scotland, and shamrock for Ireland.


Above is 'FID DEF' and below is 'SIXPENCE'

and the date.

1953 United Kingdom sixpence reverse

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1953 United Kingdom sixpence obverse

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The obverse features the laureate bust of

young Elizabeth II facing right, with the

legend: '+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA'

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Notes:

First Queen Elizabeth II era United Kingdom sixpence.

Reverse design changed.

Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
Edge reeded
Weight 2.83 grams
Diameter 19 mm
Comp cupro-nickel
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 70,323,876
Scarcity relatively common for period

 

Obverse Mary Gillick
Reverse Edgar Fuller / Cecil Thomas


1953 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications


1953 United Kingdom

sixpence design

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1953 British sixpence can

range from £0.05 to over

£2, depending on grade,

condition, desirability, and

demand.


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