Victoria - Sixpence 1896 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain, United Kingdom
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1896 (1893-1901)
Value: 6 pence = 1/2 shilling = 1/40 livre (1/40 LSD)
Mintage: 6,651,600
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Grade: VF30/35
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 779, Sp# 3941

Obverse:
Older diademed and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India.

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm.

Reverse:
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1896

Edge:
Reeded.

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

Riferimento : KM# 779, Sp# 3941

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