Description
Basic Information
• Country: United Kingdom
• Denomination: 6 Pence (Sixpence)
• Year: 1953
• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Metal: Cupronickel
• Weight: ~2.83 g
• Diameter: 19.4 mm
• Edge: Milled (reeded edge)
• Mint: Royal Mint, London
Design
Obverse
• First portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a young queen.
• Legend around portrait: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F.D.
Reverse
• Crowned royal cypher “E II R” (Elizabeth II Regina).
• Crown above the monogram.
• Denomination SIX PENCE and date 1953 below.
Historical Context
• 1953 coins were issued the same year as the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II following her accession in 1952.
• Sixpence coins were widely used in everyday British transactions until the decimal currency change in 1971.
Grade on Your Holder
• F-12 (Fine) – moderate wear but main details still visible.
• STAINED – surface discoloration or environmental staining.
• Graded by MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance.
Approximate Market Value
• Because of Fine condition + staining, value is modest:
• $1 – $5 USD typically.
Uncirculated examples from 1953 can sell for $15–$40+ depending on quality