1926 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage)
George V 2nd coinage
1926United KingdomKM#815a.2; Sp#4025; mintage incl. KM#828
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1926 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1926 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 21,809,200 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £4.82, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1926 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
21,809,200
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 1926 Sixpence (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 21,809,200 is the 29th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1926 George V Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 Sixpence George V (2nd coinage) (this page) | Circulation | 2nd coinage, Sp#4025 | 21,809,200 | £4.82Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1926 Sixpence George V (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy) | Circulation | 3rd coinage, Modified Effigy, mintage includes KM#815a | — | £4.82Numista type value, Very Fine |
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