1887 Sixpence

Description

Queen Victoria, 1837 - 1901.

Jubilee Coinage 1887-93.

1887 Sixpence, second withdrawn type, Spink # 3928.

Obverse: Queen's bust to the left wearing a small crown and veil, JEB designer's initials below truncation. (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.)

Designer: Joseph Edgar Boehm.

Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA  BRITT : REGINA F : D : 

Reverse: Crowned arms within Garter.

Legend: HONI . SOIT . QUL MAL . Y . PENCE (Shame on him who thinks evil of it.)

Catalogue: Spink# 3928, KM# 759.

Mintage: 3,675,000, which includes KM# 757.

Silver, 0.925, 0.0895 oz. ASW, 3.01g, 19mm.

Grade: gVF.