1905 Sixpence Edward VII
1905United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1905 Sixpence Edward VII is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1905 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 4,235,500 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £8.50, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1905 has not been priced separately. It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Denomination
Sixpence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
4,235,500
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:19.3mm
Thickness:1mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:2.62 g (925‰)
Melt value:£3.85 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.925)
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1905 Sixpence (Edward VII) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 4,235,500 is the 2nd lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Edward VII Sixpence by year
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