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United KingdomPeriod:1559-1952 1559-1952

Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue" (United Kingdom, Elizabeth I)

Obverse Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue" - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Elizabeth IReverse Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue" - Silver Coin Value - United Kingdom, Elizabeth I

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Specification

  • MetalSilver (0,925)
  • Weight2,81 g
  • Pure silver (0,0836 oz) 2,5993 g
  • Diameter26 mm
  • EdgePlain
  • Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)

Description

  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • PeriodElizabeth I
  • DenominationSixpence
  • Year1596
  • RulerElizabeth I (Queen of Great Britain)
  • MintLondon
  • PurposeCirculation
Auction Prices (17)

Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the British Sixpence 1596 "Sixth 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 237 sold at the St James’s Auctions auction for GBP 400. Bidding took place September 23, 2021.

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How much is the silver coin of Elizabeth I Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue"?

According to the latest data as of March 4, 2026 the average price of a Silver coin Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue" is 200 USD.

Where does our service get data on the current price of the Sixpence 1596 "Sixth issue"?

The information on the current value of the British coin Sixpence 1596 "Sixth 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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