This 1899 Sixpence is a stunning example of a Victoria Silver coin. With a fineness of 0.925, this coin is in AU 50 grade and has a beautiful patina. The coin was manufactured in England and is a great addition to any collection. This particular coin features a denomination of Sixpence and was issued during the era of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The year of issue is 1899, making this coin over 120 years old. Add a piece of history to your collection with this British Silver Sixpence.

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)

Queen Victoria (1837-1901)

Type Standard circulation coin

Years 1893-1901

Value 3 Pence (1⁄80)

Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)

Composition Silver (.925)

Weight 1.41 g

Diameter 16 mm

Thickness 0.8 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Number N#5839Help

References KM# 777, Sp# 3942, Sp# 3945

Obverse

Older crowned and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left with designer's initials below truncation and legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

VICTORIA·DEI·GRA · BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP·

T·B·

Unabridged legend: Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix Indiae Imperatrix

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Engraver: Thomas Brock

Reverse

Crowned denomination divides date within oak sprigs.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 18 3 99

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Edge

Plain

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)