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Sixpence 1878 - British Coins Price Guide and Values
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Sixpence 1878 value
The value of a Sixpence 1878 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 1878 is £2.52.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof
| Variety | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | AU-55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | - | - | $8.90 | $20.70 | $72.10 | $97.90 |
| 1878 - 8/7 | - | - | $45.90 | $172 | $504 | $670 |
| 1878 - DRITANNIAR | - | - | $128 | $342 | $740 | $938 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | $124 | $249 | $375 | $451 | $637 | - | - |
| 1878 - 8/7 | $836 | $1,080 | $1,350 | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 - DRITANNIAR | $1,140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 - 8/7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 - DRITANNIAR | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
8/7
DRITANNIAR
Mintage
- Sixpence 1878 : 2,624,525
- Sixpence 1878 - 8/7 : n/a
- Sixpence 1878 - DRITANNIAR : n/a
Specifications - Sixpence 1878
- Alloy: Silver 92.5%
- Weight: 3.01 g
- Diameter : 19 mm
Last update : Monday, February 10, 2025
