United Kingdom 6 Pence - Victoria, 1887

2nd portrait; 1st reverse

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Information

Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1887
Ruler Victoria (1837–1901)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 19.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from United Kingdom. Issued in 1887. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 19.3 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, engraver's initials below truncation. (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter, legend around, divided date below. (Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1887  error 'R over V' in VICTORIA 1.1%
1887  € 9,60 € 14,00 € 22,00 € 35,00 JEB on truncation 13%
1887  3.7M € 3,80 € 12,00 € 14,00 € 14,00 € 33,00 mintage incl. KM#757 & KM#760 86%
1887  € 370,00 Proof 1.8%

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