1887 Great Britain 6 Pence .925 SILVER ***AU+*** Victoria LUSTROUS UK GB COIN

Description

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6 Pence - Victoria
1st portrait; 3rd type
Features
Issuer
GREAT BRITAIN
Queen
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1880-1887
Value
6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling (1/40)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N
# 8477
References
KM
# 757,
Sp
# 3912
Obverse
Young uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Note: new, longer hair
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
1883
Engraver:
Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Milled