1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage)
Worth about £46 as a proof. 15,000 were minted, the 7th lowest of any proof Sixpence.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1927 Sixpence (George V) rare?
7th/ 9
Its proof mintage of 15,000 is the 7th lowest of 9 proof Sixpence coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1927 George V Sixpence
Photo: NumistaCirculation3rd coinage, Modified Effigy£4.82
Mintage 68,939,800
1927 Sixpence George V (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy)
- Photo: NumistaProof3rd coinage, Modified Effigy
£1.77
Mintage 15,000
1927 Sixpence George V Proof (3rd coinage, Modified Effigy)
Photo: NumistaProof4th coinage£46.05
Mintage 15,000
1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage) (this page)
- Photo: NumistaProof4th coinage
£1.77
Mintage 4
1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage)
George V Sixpence by year
About the 1927 Sixpence George V Proof (4th coinage)
The George V 4th coinage, minted in 1927 by the Royal Mint at Tower Hill, is a notable piece in British numismatic history, particularly due to its design and widespread circulation. Its silver composition of .500 adds to its appeal, as it represents a time when precious metals were still integral to currency. Collectors often seek this coin not only for its aesthetic qualities but also for its representation of the transitional phase in British coinage that preceded the eventual move to more base metal compositions in the following decades.
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