United Kingdom
sixpence
Elizabeth II
1953
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
Based on European Grading System
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.
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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'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
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
The retail value of a
1953 British sixpence can
range from £0.05 to over
£2, 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 |