1959 Sixpence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN') – reverse

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1959 Sixpence Elizabeth II (without 'BRITT:OMN')

Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1959United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.28 in circulated condition. 93,089,400 were minted, the 53rd lowest of any circulation Sixpence.

Denomination

Sixpence

Estimated Value

£0.28

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

93,089,400

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:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1959 Sixpence (Elizabeth II) rare?

53rd/ 66

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Its circulation mintage of 93,089,400 is the 53rd lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

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