© narracan coins
© narracan coins
6 Pence - Victoria 3rd portrait
| 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 | 1893-1901 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1893
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 - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the new "Old Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, which was designed by Sir Thomas Brock. This portrait was used on British coins until Victoria's death in 1901.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 3467700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 7024600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 6651600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 5031400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 5914100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 7996800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 8984300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 5108700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin.
