1887 Sixpence
$30
NZNDA member
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1887 Sixpence, second withdrawn type, Spink # 3928.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.
