1916 Sixpence George V (1st coinage) – reverse

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1916 Sixpence George V (1st coinage)

George V 1st coinage

1916United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £10 in circulated condition. 22,207,100 were minted, the 31st lowest of any circulation Sixpence.

Denomination

Sixpence

Estimated Value

£10.10

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

22,207,100

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:£3.25 at £1.24/g, 6 Nov 2026

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Features & Details

RoundSilver (.925)

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the 1916 Sixpence (George V) rare?

31st/ 66

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Its circulation mintage of 22,207,100 is the 31st lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

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