1908 Sixpence Fine

Description

King Edward VII Reign, 1901-1910.

The House of Sale-Coburg-Gotha.

1908 Sixpence, better date.

Obverse: Uncrowned bust right.

Engraver: George William de Saulles.

Legend: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP: (Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India)

Reverse: Crowned denomination within oak wreath, date below.

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Edge: Reeded.

Mintage: 6,739,000.

Catalogue: Spink# 3983, KM# 799.

Silver, 0.925, 0.0895 oz. ASW, 3.01g, 19.5mm.

Grade: Fine, obverse cleaned & toned.