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Sixpence 1859 - British Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sixpence 1859 value
The value of a Sixpence 1859 British coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
The melt and minimum value of a Sixpence 1859 is £2.40.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | - | - | $10.10 | $28.50 | $94.80 | $128 |
| 1859 - 9/8 | - | - | $11.60 | $30.80 | $95.90 | $129 |
Circulated: Defines business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | $161 | $299 | $338 | $378 | $397 | - | - |
| 1859 - 9/8 | $161 | $320 | $480 | - | - | - | - |
Uncirculated (Mint state): Defines business strike coins that barely or never been in circulation. Circulated decimal British coins are usually worth face value.
| Variety | PR-60 | PR-62 | PR-63 | PR-64 | PR-65 | PR-66 | PR-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 - 9/8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Proof (PR): Planchets of these coins (not intended for circulation) were polished before struck (usually struck twice for higher quality). The field of Proof coins wear a cameo aspect.
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Varieties
9/8
Mintage
- Sixpence 1859 : 4,688,640
- Sixpence 1859 - 9/8 : n/a
Specifications - Sixpence 1859
- Alloy: Silver 92.5%
- Weight: 3.01 g
- Diameter : 19 mm
Last update : Monday, February 10, 2025
