Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1893-1901
Value 6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 19.3 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Obverse
Older diademed and veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India
Engraver: Thomas Brock
Reverse
Crowned denomination within wreath, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
-·-
1899
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded