Victoria - Sixpence 1881 Kingdom of Great Britain (ex.2)

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1881 (1880-1887)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 6,239,400
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,8 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 757, Sp# 3912

Obverse:
"VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:"

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: William Wyon.

Reverse:
"SIX PENCE 1882"

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Edge:
Milled.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).

Referenz : KM# 757

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India