6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 3rd type) 1880-1887 front 6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 3rd type) 1880-1887 back
6 Pence - Victoria (1st portrait; 3rd type) 1880-1887 photo
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6 Pence - Victoria 1st portrait; 3rd type

 
Silver (.925) 2.83 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1880-1887
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
References
Numista
N#8477
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
1883

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Milled

Comment

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

2nd & 3rd type bust varieties: