Sixpence and a Great Resource Book

[JohnA]

I have all the QE II and the 1970 proof set. Also the 1971 proof set to show the first 5 penny proof. I never thought of getting the first 5 penny circulated. I also have all the G VI with the 1938 on order. A few from G V and both varieties of 1887. I am getting a 1936 5 cent piece from Africa to represent Ed VIII. From there I think I will concentrate on Victoria. But good examples of sterling can be expensive and this is just my fun hobby part of collecting.

Instead of posting pictures I'll just link to my album. https://imgur.com/a/qVLSL

In 1920 there were actually .925 and .50 silver produced. They are hard to distinguish. I found this great resource online while I was googling

https://books.google.com/books?id=Nd5nAgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

I hope @SilverTanner can give us some of his best examples.

 

[SilverTanner]

The 'ring' is a little different and easier to compare with other 0.925 and 0.500 sixpences side by side although this is no good for a slabbed coin.

Best bet is XRF otherwise I wouldn't 'guarantee' which is which - mine are logged as 0.500, in terms of E's getting very high grade examples of the two types (confirmed by XRF) may be difficult although the metal does 'look' different between pre and post-1920.

 

[Coincollector]

If you use a magnet slide on the 1920’s the sterling slide slower the the 50% coins.

[JohnA]

Completed George VI with 1938