UK sixpence
Victoria young
1880
2nd young head
What is a 1880 British six pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1880 sixpence from the UK.
The retail value of a 1880
'second young head' British
sixpence can range from
£4 to over £200, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£4 | £10 | £25 | £90 | £145 | £200+ |
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 1880 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: 'second young head',
and 'third young head'
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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 C. Farthing
Notes:
Key indicators: 'I' of 'GRATIA' inline with rim dentical.
8.5 denticals between 'A's in 'GRATIA'.
No die numbers used from this point onward
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 2.83 grams |
Diameter | 19 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 3,892,501 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1880 United Kingdom
sixpence specifications
second young head
1880 United Kingdom
sixpence design
second young head
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |