1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
1953United KingdomCirculation
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1953 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 70,323,800 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.43, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 1/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Denomination
Sixpence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
70,323,800
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:19.3mm
Thickness:1mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Features & Details
RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1953 Sixpence (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 70,323,800 is the 51st lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1953 Elizabeth II Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II (with 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Circulation | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 70,323,800 | £0.43Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II BU (with 'BRITT:OMN') | BU | with 'BRITT:OMN', Business strike set issue | 1,300,000 | — |
| 1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 40,000 | — |
| 1953 Sixpence Elizabeth II Proof (with 'BRITT:OMN') | Proof | with 'BRITT:OMN' | 4 | — |
Elizabeth II Sixpence by year
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