Queen Victoria era sixpence - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

sixpence

Victoria

1837 to 1901

Values, images, and specifications for British

six pence coins from 1837 to 1901.

Victoria became Queen in

1837 after the death of her

uncle, (William IV), who had

no legitimate heirs.

The first Queen Victoria

United Kingdom sixpence

was minted in 1838, and

the last in 1901.

The Queen Victoria era UK sixpence obverse features

Queen Victoria facing left.  Early to middle years show the

'young head', later years the 'jubilee head', and final years

the 'old veiled head'.

The reverse shows a crown above the words 'SIX PENCE'.

A wreath with a bow at the base surrounds the main design,

with the date underneath. (note: 1887 shield reverse differs)

Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at

nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.

Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9 children,

who went on to marry in to royalty across Europe.

Victoria entered a protracted period of mourning

following Albert's death in 1861, lasting many years.

The Victorian era was one of dramatic change and

development in industry, science, culture, and politics.

6 pennies = 1 sixpence

= 1/2 of a shilling = 1/40 of a pound

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