Victoria - Sixpence 1882 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1882 (1880-1887)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 759,800 (scarce)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Grade: F/VF
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 757, Sp# 3912

Obverse:
"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:
"SIX PENCE 1882"
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge:
Milled

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

Riferimento : KM# 757

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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