Victoria - Sixpence 1879 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1877 (1867-1880)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 3,326,300
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2,6 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 751.2 // Sp# 3911

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.

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
1877

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge:
Milled

Comments:
Reverse die varieties:

KM#751.1; Sp#3910 Type A3 Second head, with die number above date;
KM#751.2; Sp#3911 Type A4 Second head, without die number.

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

Riferimento : KM# 751.2 // Sp# 3911

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

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