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6 Pence - Victoria 1st portrait; 1st type
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1868 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.
Note: with or without die number above date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
1839
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Reverse die varieties:KM#733.1; Sp#3908 Type A1 First head, without die number.
KM#733.2; Sp#3909 Type A2 First head, with die number above date.
1867 and 1868 Type A2:
Whilst not recognised by Krause, these are confirmed by Spink SCBC (1867), British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J Davies (1867 & 1868) and English Silver Coinage since 1649 by P. Alan Rayner (1867 & 1868).
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 1st type) coin is that it was the first coin to feature the young Queen Victoria, who was only 18 years old at the time of her accession to the throne. This coin was minted during her early years as queen, and it features a youthful and elegant portrait of her, which was designed by William Wyon, a renowned engraver and artist of the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the new era of prosperity and progress that was expected to unfold under Victoria's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1838 | 1607700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 3310500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 2098800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 1386000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 601900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 3160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1844 | 3975800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 3714400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 4268800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 586000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 498900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 2288100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 904500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 3837900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 840100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 1129000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 | 2779900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 2233400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 | 1932400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1859 | 4688600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 | 1100800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 | 990000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 | 491000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 | 4253000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 | 1631500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 | 5140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 1362200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 1069200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 1st type) 1838-1868 coin.
