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1922 sixpence, and what it's worth

The Australian George V sixpence dated 1922, with the coat of arms reverse and no mint mark, struck at the Sydney Mint.

Typical sale · Uncirculatedn = 6

A genuine one, never used

$1,950

Middle half of sales $1,200 to $2,550. Lowest $760, highest $2,900.

Hammer prices (before buyer's fees) from 11 single-item sales at Noble Numismatics and Downies, 2016 to 2025. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Prices by condition

AUD

Worn coins sell for less. Find the row that looks most like yours.

Lightly wornVery Fine · 4 sales

Too few sales for a fair price

Barely wornExtremely Fine · 1 sale

Too few sales for a fair price

Never usedUncirculated · 6 sales

$1,950

Line: lowest to highest sale. Box: the middle half of sales. Dot: the median, half sold for more and half for less.

Recent sales

Hammer
DateConditionAuctionPrice
28 Jul 2025 Barely worn Noble $240
8 Apr 2024 Never used Noble $1,500
27 Mar 2023 Never used Noble $1,100
30 Aug 2021 Never used Noble $760
23 Mar 2021 Lightly worn Noble $120
28 Jul 2020 Never used Noble $2,600

How to check yours

Each letter on the drawing marks where to look. A magnifying glass or your phone's zoom helps.

Front (head side)
GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:
Back
SIXPENCE1922BA

  1. Does the date read 1922?

    The bottom of the reverse, under the motto ribbon
    YES
    The four digits under the ribbon read 1922.
    NO
    The date shows a different year.

  2. Are there raised hairline cracks or a grainy surface on the reverse, common on Sydney 1922 sixpences struck from worn dies?

    The lettering, rim and flat background of the reverse
    YES
    Thin raised lines run through the lettering or design, or the background looks rough and grainy.
    NO
    The surfaces are smooth with no raised lines.
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Record

Face value
6d
Year
1922
Mint
Sydney
  • Sixpences dated 1922 were struck at the Sydney Mint. [1][3][4]
  • Made of sterling silver (92.5% silver). [3][4]
  • It carries no mint mark. [3][2]

Questions

How much is a 1922 sixpence worth?

A genuine 1922 sixpence in never used condition (Uncirculated) has typically sold for $1,950 at Australian auctions, with the middle half of sales between $1,200 and $2,550. Better-preserved examples sell for more.

How do I know if my 1922 sixpence is genuine?

Work through the checks above. They cover what genuine examples show and what altered or different versions don't. A photo can't prove a coin or note is genuine, so for a valuable find, ask a professional numismatist or a grading service before you sell.

Should I clean it?

No. Cleaning leaves fine scratches that collectors spot at once, and cleaned coins and notes sell for much less. Keep it as it is, in a paper envelope or a coin holder.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from at least two independent sources. Prices come from our own record of auction results.

  1. Proof Coin - Halfpenny, Australia, 1923, read 29 Oct 2026
  2. Australian Commonwealth Coinage, read 29 Oct 2026
  3. Australia 1922 Sixpence, read 29 Oct 2026
  4. Australia 1922 6 pence, read 29 Oct 2026