1880 sixpence value - UK - third young head

UK sixpence

Victoria young

1880

3rd 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

'third young head' British

sixpence can range from

£3 to over £175, depending

on grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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'

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 The Coin House

Notes:

Key indicators: 'I' of 'GRATIA' not inline with rim dentical.

Approximately 11 denticals between 'A's in 'GRATIA'.

No die numbers used from this point onward

1880 United Kingdom

sixpence specifications

third young head

1880 United Kingdom

sixpence design

third young head

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