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Sixpence GBP in 1865 had the purchasing power of about £1.62 GBP today.

NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.

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A British Sixpence in 1840 had the purchasing power of about £1.60 GBP today.

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