Victoria - Sixpence 1865 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1865 (1838-1868)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 1,631,500
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 733, Sp# 3908, Sp# 3909

Obverse:
Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering: 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:
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.

Note: with or without die number above date

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
1865

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
Reverse die varieties:

KM#733.1; Sp#3908 Type A1 First head, without die number.
KM#733.2; Sp#3909 Type A2 First head, with die number above date.

1867 and 1868 Type A2 Whilst not recognised by Krause, these are confirmed by Spink SCBC (1867), British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J Davies (1867 & 1868) and English Silver Coinage sinve 1649 by P. Alan Rayner (1867 & 1868).

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

Référence : KM# 733, Sp# 3908, Sp# 3909

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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