1927 Sixpence George V (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy)
George V 3rd coinage; Modified Effigy
1927United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1927 Sixpence George V (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy) is a United Kingdom Sixpence coin struck in 1927 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 68,939,800 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £4.82, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). 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
68,939,800
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 catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1927 Sixpence (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 68,939,800 is the 50th lowest of 66 circulation Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1927 George V Sixpence
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 Sixpence George V (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy) (this page) | Circulation | 3rd coinage, Modified Effigy | 68,939,800 | £4.82Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1927 Sixpence George V Proof (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy) | Proof | 3rd coinage, Modified Effigy | 15,000 | £2.08melt value |
| 1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage) | Proof | 4th coinage | 15,000 | £46.05Numista catalogue, Uncirculated |
| 1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage) | Proof | 4th coinage | 4 | £2.08melt value |
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