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6 Pence - Victoria 1st portrait; 2nd 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 | 1867-1880 |
| 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
14
1867
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Milled
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).Reverse die varieties:
KM#751.1; Sp#3910 (1867-78) Type A3 Second head, with die number above date;
KM#751.2; Sp#3911 (1871-80) Type A4 Second head, without die number.
2nd & 3rd type bust varieties:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 2nd type) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced in 1867, just a few years after the death of Queen Victoria's beloved husband, Prince Albert, and during a period of significant social and economic change in the country. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout its production run, which lasted until 1880.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | 1362200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 1069200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 388000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 479600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 3662600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 3382000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 4594700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 4225700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 3256500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 841400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 4066400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 2624500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 3326300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 3892000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; 2nd type) 1867-1880 coin.
