6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

Features

Issuer	South Africa
Królowa	Elizabeth II (1952-1961)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1953-1960
Value	6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Srebro (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu)
Weight	2.83 g
Diameter	19.35 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 6416
References	KM# 48 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S190-197 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Obverse

Młody portret wawrzynu królowej Elżbiety II w prawo, legenda wokół, inicjały grawera na skrócie. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II REGINA
M.G.

Engraver: Mary Gillick

Reverse

Protea, kwiat pochodzący z Południowej Afryki, otoczony 6 grupami pasków, data powyżej, legenda wokół, nominał poniżej, inicjały grawera po obu stronach łodygi. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1960·SOUTH AFRICA
KG
6 D.

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1953	2 500 514	$ 3.60	$ 8.10	$ 8.10	$ 12	$ 19	Hern# S190 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		28%
1953	5 000					$ 7.70	Hern# S190 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	1.9%
1954	2 199 547	$ 5.30	$ 6.30			$ 14	Hern# S191 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		21%
1954	3 150						Hern# S191 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	1.5%
1955	1 971 887	$ 3.60	$ 6.30	$ 6.30			Hern# S192 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		19%
1955	2 850					$ 28	Hern# S192 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	1.4%
1956	1 773 701	$ 5.80	$ 7.40	$ 7.40	$ 15	$ 61	Hern# S193 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		20%
1956	1 700						Hern# S193 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	1.1%
1957	3 289 500	$ 3.50	$ 6.20	$ 8.80			Hern# S194 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		30%
1957	1 130						Hern# S194 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	0.5%
1958	1 173 016	$ 7.00	$ 7.00				Hern# S195 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		13%
1958	985						Hern# S195 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	0.18%
1959	261 823					$ 12	Hern# S196 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		7%
1959	950						Hern# S196 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	0.6%
1960	1 589 923	$ 5.10	$ 5.60	$ 7.80	$ 11	$ 11	Hern# S197 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		23%
1960	3 360						Hern# S197 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	(en) Proof	2%

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Bullion value: USD 3.33 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2357 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.045 oz

Current srebro price: 73.30 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 194 Lot 1351	15 May 2026	1953 – Hern# S190	UNC	USD 46.45 (EUR 40.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2041	27 Mar 2026	1954 – Hern# S191	UNC	USD 13.94 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 80 Lot 1038	5 Apr 2023	1956 – Hern# S193	UNC	USD 75.49 (EUR 65.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36813	24 Mar 2019	1956 – Hern# S193	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 59.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 108 Lot 1966	13 Jan 2024	1957 – Hern# S194	AU	USD 5.81 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36814	24 Mar 2019	1959 – Hern# S196	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 156.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36815	24 Mar 2019	1960 – Hern# S197	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 55.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions