UK Coins of 1952

Quick answer In 1952, the Royal Mint struck 12 distinct British coins across 9 denominations. Death of George VI in February. 1952-dated coins carry his portrait; Elizabeth II's first coins followed in 1953. The most valuable 1952-dated coin in our database is the 3 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue at £74 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
12Coins catalogued
9Denominations issued
2 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue Lowest mintage: 1,395
1Key dates flagged

Average realised price trend, 1952 coins

Monthly average sale price across all 1952-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.

Every 1952-dated UK coin

Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.

1 Penny 2 coins

1 Penny - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,407 · Elite
1 Penny - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
copper
Mintage 14,324,400 · Uncommon

2 Pence 1 coin

2 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,395 · Elite

1 Farthing 1 coin

1 Farthing - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
copper
Mintage 8,424,000 · Common

1 Shilling 1 coin

1 Shilling - George VI English crest; without 'IND:IMP'
nickel
Mintage 19,328,405 · Common

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - George VI 3rd type; no 'IND:IMP'
nickel
Mintage 28,272,512 · Common

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
copper
Mintage 24,744,000 · Common

3 Pence 2 coins

3 Pence - George VI without 'IND:IMP'
nickel
Mintage 464,000 · Key date · Legendary
3 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,395 · Elite

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,503 · Elite

6 Pence 2 coins

6 Pence - George VI 3rd coinage
nickel
Mintage 41,335,515 · Common
6 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores
mixed

Other years in the 1950s

1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959