6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN'

6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN') - obverse6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN') - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1954-1970
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 19.3 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 30 June 1980
Number
N#
576
References KM# 903,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 4149
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, legend around.

Note: no 'BRITT:OMN'

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Tudor rose, shamrock, thistle and leek aligned in a cross, legend above, denomination and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID· DEF·
E·F C·T
SIX PENCE·1967

Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Defender of the Faith

Engravers: Edgar Fuller, Cecil Thomas

Edge

Reeded

6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN') -  obverse

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

House of Windsor (1917 to date), Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Pre-decimal issues (1953-70).

The original weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains). Under the Coinage Act of 1946, the composition changed from .500 silver to .750 copper/.250 nickel but the weight remained at 43.6 grains.

1955 reverse die varieties:
Rev B F of FID at a bead, D of FID at a bead, I of FID at a bead, I of SIX between beads;
Rev C F of FID between beads, D of FID between beads, I of FID between beads, I of SIX to right of bead;

1964 'double-struck' variety:

1964-65 obverse die varieties:
Obv 3 2nd A of GRATIA between beads, I of REGINA between beads, 92 large beads close to rim, no incuse eyebrow line;
Obv 4 2nd A of GRATIA at a bead, I of REGINA at a bead, 95 small beads further from rim, incuse line for eyebrow;

Images above are reproduced with kind permission of Declan Magee and Numista member Sjoelund.

The 1970-dated proof strikes were issued as part of the 'Last Sterling' mint set which comprised
half crown to halfpenny and were produced over the course of several years:
01/04/71-31/03/72 = 69,763
01/04/72-31/03/73 = 586,554
01/04/73-31/03/74 = 74,293
01/04/74-31/03/75 = 19,814

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1954  Photo 105 241 100 $ 0.20 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ 0.43 $ 0.55 $ 0.55 $ 3.10 30%
1955  109 929 500 $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.25 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 2.40 29%
1956  109 841 500 $ 0.08 $ 0.20 $ 0.23 $ 0.49 $ 0.65 $ 0.65 $ 0.65 29%
1957  105 654 200 $ 0.14 $ 0.22 $ 0.25 $ 0.33 $ 0.62 $ 0.62 $ 1.20 27%
1958  123 518 500 $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ 0.22 $ 0.34 $ 0.60 $ 0.97 $ 1.30 30%
1959  93 089 400 $ 0.13 $ 0.30 $ 0.33 $ 0.37 $ 0.37 $ 0.37 $ 0.37 26%
1960  103 283 300 $ 0.10 $ 0.20 $ 0.27 $ 0.49 $ 0.51 $ 0.74 26%
1961  Photo 115 052 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.27 $ 0.30 $ 0.61 $ 1.00 $ 3.30 27%
1962  178 359 600 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.24 $ 0.27 $ 0.60 $ 0.65 $ 0.67 31%
1963  112 964 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 $ 0.23 $ 0.27 $ 0.50 $ 0.82 $ 0.85 27%
1964  Photo 152 336 000 $ 0.12 $ 0.13 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.63 $ 0.63 $ 1.10 30%
1965  Photo 129 644 000 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.24 $ 0.29 $ 0.50 $ 0.99 $ 1.20 26%
1966  Photo 175 676 000 $ 0.13 $ 0.21 $ 0.28 $ 0.33 $ 0.51 $ 0.89 $ 1.10 32%
1967  Photo 240 788 000 $ 0.13 $ 0.24 $ 0.26 $ 0.30 $ 0.52 $ 0.73 $ 1.20 36%
1970  750 400 $ 6.10 5% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232221
Lot 64546
Internet Archive
19 May 2022 1954 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 33.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231952
Lot 64318
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1961 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 66.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232004
Lot 64320
Internet Archive
23 Jan 2020 1964 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 85.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232003
Lot 63325
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2020 1964 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 60.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232003
Lot 63326
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2020 1965 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 39.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232003
Lot 63327
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2020 1965 AU
(PCGS AU58)
USD 28.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232001
Lot 61318
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1966 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 74.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232143
Lot 64460
Internet Archive
27 Oct 2021 1967 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 40.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')Picture 1 of a sold 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; no 'BRITT:OMN')
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231952
Lot 64319
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1967 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 75.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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