1917 Sixpence George V (1st coinage) – reverse

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1917 Sixpence George V (1st coinage)

George V 1st coinage

1917United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £8.36 in circulated condition. 7,725,400 were minted, the 11th lowest of any circulation Sixpence.

Denomination

Sixpence

Estimated Value

£8.36

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

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

7,725,400

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:£3.28 at £1.25/g, 8 Nov 2026

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Features & Details

RoundSilver (.925)

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Is the 1917 Sixpence (George V) rare?

11th/ 66

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Its circulation mintage of 7,725,400 is the 11th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.

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