Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue" (United Kingdom, Elizabeth I)
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Specification
- MetalSilver (0,921)
- Weight3 g
- Pure silver (0,0888 oz) 2,763 g
- Diameter25 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodElizabeth I
- DenominationSixpence
- Year1581
- RulerElizabeth I (Queen of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue". This silver coin from the times of Elizabeth I. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 412 sold at the Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's auction for GBP 2,000. Bidding took place July 9, 2025.
How much is the silver coin of Elizabeth I Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue"?
According to the latest data as of March 4, 2026 the average price of a Silver coin Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue" is 160 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue"?
The information on the current value of the British coin Sixpence 1581 "Fifth issue" is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 600 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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