6 Pence - Charles III - Silver

6 Pence - Charles III - Silver

Image of the coins obverse
Image of the coins reverse

Obverse: © The Royal Mint

Reverse: © The Royal Mint

Description


Following the reintroduction of the sixpence in 2016, the portrait has now changed to King Charles III, there is also a new reverse design to mark the coronation in 2023.

Key Details


Country

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)

Issuer

The Royal Mint

Currency

Pound Sterling (decimalized)

GBP - £

1971 - to date

Type

Non Circulating

Year

2023

Alignment

Medal ↑↑

Shape

Round

Diameter (⌀)

19.41 mm

Weight

3.35 g

Face Value

6 Pence (0.06 GBP)

Demonetized

No

Composition

Silver (.925)

Obverse (heads)


Obverse Description

Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend around..

Obverse Designer

Martin Jennings

Obverse Lettering

CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·
MJ

Obverse Unabridged Lettering

Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor

Obverse Lettering Translation

Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith

Reverse (tails)


Reverse Description

Crowned Royal Cypher divides the date with wreath below and denomination above.

Reverse Designer

John Bergdahl

Reverse Lettering

SIXPENCE
20 23
C III R
JB

Edge


Edge Description

Milled

Mints


Royal Mint, Llantrisant

1968 - to date

Mintage


2023

Brilliant Uncirculated