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Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1889
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 8,739,000
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,75 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 760, Sp# 3929
Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, engraver's initials below truncation.
Lettering:
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT:REGINA F:D:
J.E.B.
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse:
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1889
Edge:
Reeded
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).
Reference : KM# 760, Sp# 3929
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India