Distinctive feature Annual Series
Edge Plain
Face value 4 pence
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Quantity minted 5 096
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1883
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Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Non-circulating coin
Years: 1883 (1838-1887)
Value: 4 Pence = 1/3 shilling (1/60 LSD)
Mintage: 5,096
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Grade: AU/MS
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 732, Sp# 3917
Obverse:
Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of Britain Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: William Wyon.
Reverse:
Crowned denomination divides date within oak wreath.
Lettering: 18 4 83
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 2/33 troy ounce or 29.1 grains.
Sp#3916 Maundy money sets listed with their KM# ref: 1845 MDS95 4,158
Reference : KM# 732, Sp# 3917
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India