1924 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage)
George V 2nd coinage
1924United KingdomKM#815a.1; Sp#4024
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1924 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1924 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 17,444,200 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £4.82, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1924 has not been priced separately. It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 2.83 g and measures 19.3 mm across.
Denomination
Sixpence
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
17,444,200
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:2.83g
Shape:Round
Diameter:19.3mm
Thickness:1mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:1.42 g (500‰)
Melt value:£2.08 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1924 Sixpence (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 17,444,200 is the 27th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1924 George V Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage) (this page) | Circulation | 2nd coinage, Sp#4024 | 17,444,200 | £4.82Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1924 Sixpence George V Proof (2nd coinage) | Proof | 2nd coinage, Sp#4024 | 2 | £2.08melt value |
George V Sixpence by year
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