1952 sixpence anyone?

[Ramjet]

1952 Sixpence Coins
The scarce 1952 silver sixpence coins are prized collectors items. King George VI, who was Queen Elizabeth's father died in February of 1952. Queen Elizabeth assumed the throne later that year. The only sixpence coins that were issued prior to his death and dated 1952 were a small batch that had previously been sent to the island of Jamaica, which was using Great Britain coinage at that time. There were no other sixpence coins issued other than this shipment. The first sixpence coins for Queen Elizabeth did not appear until 1953. The 1952 sixpences are by far the rarest sixpence coin issued in the past 125 years.

 

[deepblue]

Sorry mate the 1918 M is the rarest sixpence and is the least available to collectors
1918 M will go for about $9500 while the 1952 is available for about $1250.
cheers db

 

[Ramjet]

Sorry mate the 1918 M is the rarest sixpence and is the least available to collectors
1918 M will go for about $9500 while the 1952 is available for about $1250.
cheers db

Thanks Deep blue. I only copied and pasted it. It's great to get the correct information. Thank you.

 

[LonelySilver]

Sorry mate the 1918 M is the rarest sixpence and is the least available to collectors
1918 M will go for about $9500 while the 1952 is available for about $1250.
cheers db

expensive coin

 

[Keith]

I just found a 1952 sixpence in the Album in which I keep my detecting finds.
I had been disappointed it was not from the year of my birth, but I'm not now!

 

[Sandta]

I just found a 1952 sixpence in the Album in which I keep my detecting finds.
I had been disappointed it was not from the year of my birth, but I'm not now!

Sweet good score

 

[Ramjet]

I just found a 1952 sixpence in the Album in which I keep my detecting finds.
I had been disappointed it was not from the year of my birth, but I'm not now!

Score!

 

[PabloP]

Well I just found that I have a 1918m Sixpence in my lot. Not in good nick, but clearly the 1918 with M under date, so value would be fairly low, versus what DeepBlue has listed.

It is surprising how the prices that some coins will fetch have varied greatly over the last 30 years. Must get a new "cattle dog", but if a collector wants one they will always pay over the catalogue value.

Rob.

 

[Ramjet]

Well I just found that I have a 1918m Sixpence in my lot. Not in good nick, but clearly the 1918 with M under date, so value would be fairly low, versus what DeepBlue has listed.

It is surprising how the prices that some coins will fetch have varied greatly over the last 30 years. Must get a new "cattle dog", but if a collector wants one they will always pay over the catalogue value.

Rob.

That's pretty awesome Rob.

 

[deepblue]

The difference is between the collector who just wants to have 1 of each year to the collector who is trying to have the best ever set. So the price will vary on the coin.
cheers db

 

[PabloP]

Interesting at least, but looks like I would be lucky to get $10-$20 for it, so it is staying in the collection with the other bits and pieces. To get $9.5k it would likely need to be proof are at least uncirculated.

Rob.

 

[deepblue]

Just a bit better around MS65 or MS66 which would make it Gem quality.

This is MS65 on sale for $9500
There are only 2 in this grade and 3 better.

 

[Sandta]

I suppose ... Like everyone else , im gonna check what i have
Sure ,its a long shot , but im gonna look anyway

 

[PabloP]

Thanks DeepBlue, mine would be between Fair and AG using the Sheldon grading I think, but the fact that I even have one that has a degree of rarity, is a bonus.

Rob.

 

[PabloP]

Just to show what the real thing looks like (using my new macro lens) -

Very worn, but at least I have one.

Rob.

 

[Bigjilm]

I found one of.these while out detecting,anyone know if it's valuable or not

 

[PabloP]

What is the denomination, and is it a British Queen Victoria coin? A pick of the other side may help.

Rob.

 

[Bigjilm]

Yeah british queen victoria

 

[PabloP]

I have found several references online and it is a threepence and it seems like it is worth between $10 and >$50 depending on its condition. Will need to see the other side, but it looks in reasonable condition so is likely worth about $20-$30.

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html/_W0QQ_sopZ12?_nkw=1879 threepence&_fromfsb=0&_trksid=m270.l1313

Rob.