6 Pence - Edward VII 1902-1910 front 6 Pence - Edward VII 1902-1910 back
6 Pence - Edward VII 1902-1910 photo
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6 Pence - Edward VII

 
Silver (.925) 2.83 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1902-1910
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.83 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1980
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#4211
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Crowned denomination within wreath (olive sprig on left, oak on right), date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1902

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 2.83g, is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward VII, who was known for his love of coins and played a significant role in the redesign of British coinage during his reign.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1902  15100 - - - - - -
1903  5410000 - - - - - -
1904  4487000 - - - - - -
1905  4235500 - - - - - -
1906  7641100 - - - - - -
1907  8733600 - - - - - -
1908  6739400 - - - - - -
1909  6584000 - - - - - -
1910  12490700 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Edward VII 1902-1910 coin.