Victoria - Sixpence 1901 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1901 (1893-1901)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 5,108,700
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,8 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VF25 (Damages Edge)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 779, Sp# 3941

Obverse:
Older diademed and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

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

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse:
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1901

Edge:
Reeded

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

Reference : KM# 779, Sp# 3941

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

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