Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837-1901.

Young Head Coinage, 1838-87.

1885 Sixpence.

Obverse: Bare head to the left.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX. (George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains.)

Reverse: Crown above denomination within wreath.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Legend: FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.)

Mint: Royal mint at Tower Hill, London, 4,653,000. 

Catalogue: Spink# 3912, KM# 757.

Grade: Fine.