1866 sixpence value - UK - with die number
UK sixpence
Victoria, young
1866
with die number
What is a 1866 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1866 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1866
'with die number' British
sixpence can range from £4
to over £265, depending on
grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £10 | £23 | £115 | £190 | £265+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1866 United Kingdom sixpence reverse
shows the words 'SIX PENCE' with the royal
crown above, and a small scroll below.
An open wreath, left branch olive, right branch
oak, tied with a bow at the base surrounds the
main design, with the date below.
primary varieties: 'with die number', and
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Close-up images
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The obverse features the young head of Queen
Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair.
The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA
DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:'
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes:
Die number above date.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 2.83 grams |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 5,140,080 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1866 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
with die number
1866 United Kingdom
sixpence design
with die number
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |