Obverse: Bust of the Queen facing left the small wearing imperial crown, long veil falling behind her head, pearl necklace and earring, Ribbon and Star of the Garter and the badge of the Imperial Order of India; in small raised letters on the bust truncation, the artist's initials J.E.B. (Joseph Edgar Boehm)
Obverse legend: “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT: REGINA F: D:”
Reverse: Within the Garter, crowned square shield quartered with the arms of England , Scotland and Ireland
Reverse legend: “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”
Denomination: Sixpence
Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria
Year: 1887
Metal: silver (0.9250)
Weight approx.: 2.82g
Diameter approx.: 19mm
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