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1908 Sixpence Edward VII

1908United Kingdom

1908 Sixpence Edward VII is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1908 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 6,739,400 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £8.50, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1908 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

Type Value

£8.50

Numista type value, Very Fine · Oct 20261908 not priced separatelyHow we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

6,739,400

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

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Features & Details

RoundSilver (.925)

Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine

Value date:3 Oct 2026

Is the 1908 Sixpence (Edward VII) rare?

Its circulation mintage of 6,739,400 is the 8th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

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