Silver 6 pence of Victoria, United Kingdom, 1865. 2007.42.26

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2007.42.26

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 2.484
    • Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1865

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1865
  • Denomination: 6 pence
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:
    • Type: Bust of Queen Victoria, l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: SIX/ PENCE/ 1865
    • Type: A wreath.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2007.42.26
  • Department: Modern
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: Common Era

Notes

  • Found in sewage 'sludge' in lower Manhattan/ Midtown.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States