Victoria - Jubilee Sixpence 1888 - Great Britain (2 ex.)

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1888 (1887-1893)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 4,197,600
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,8 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: AU55+ / MS
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
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
-·-
1888

Edge:
Reeded.

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

Referencia : KM# 760, Sp# 3929

Fuente : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...

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