Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Royal Mint, London
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
This coin was current in Australia and this was the the model (in terms of size and alloy) for this Denomination among those chosen for the coinage of the Commonwealth of Australia (beginning in 1910)
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Within an open wreath of olive and oak in two lines, SIX PENCE; above, crown; below wreath, 1902
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1902 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.8 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3983 Pages
