1865 Victoria Sixpence

[Guest mirambeena]

I'd really appreciate someone's opinion on a coin I've had in my small collection for many years. I'm Australian and know very little about British coins.

The coin is an 1865 Queen Victoria Sixpence with what I think may be an error. Instead of the normal orientation of British coins it's been struck in what I think is called "coin orientation" similar to U.S coinage, ie. the reverse face is 180 degrees out of alignment with the obverse. I'm not sure if that's common with British pre-decimal coins or if it is an error.

As far as condition, unfortunately the coin has been drilled by someone in the past and apart from that it appears to be well circulated but in O.K condition.

If the coin is indeed an error or perhaps intentionally made but rare, I was wondering if it has any value above it's silver weight, considering the condition I've mentioned?

[azda 979]

I'd really appreciate someone's opinion on a coin I've had in my small collection for many years. I'm Australian and know very little about British coins.

The coin is an 1865 Queen Victoria Sixpence with what I think may be an error. Instead of the normal orientation of British coins it's been struck in what I think is called "coin orientation" similar to U.S coinage, ie. the reverse face is 180 degrees out of alignment with the obverse. I'm not sure if that's common with British pre-decimal coins or if it is an error.

As far as condition, unfortunately the coin has been drilled by someone in the past and apart from that it appears to be well circulated but in O.K condition.

If the coin is indeed an error or perhaps intentionally made but rare, I was wondering if it has any value above it's silver weight, considering the condition I've mentioned?

G'day the alignement is correct for the issue. Welcome to the forum, hopefully you might stick around and learn much more

Edited September 17, 2012 by azda

[ski 1]

Hiya.

Victorian sixpences were struck with a 180 degree rotation up to 1887. the 1887 coins can have either rotation depending if their young head (180) or the 2 tpes of jubilee bust which have no rotation. Spinks quote £10 for a fine example, a photo would be needed to judge grade........but that hole

[Debbie 58]

Yes I think most of the siver Victorian coins were in the 180 degree alighnment until 1887 when they changed to the same way up for both sides.I say most because I thing there is one that coin - groat? - that is different. Sorry to disappoint you, but still if it has a hole in it it was at least treasured by somebody once.

[azda 979]

I missed out on an 1852 threepence recently, i wanted to make a bid, but the grade quoted and start price did not do it any favours even if there was only 11-20 known

[Guest mirambeena]

Thanks all for the information. There's no Australian coins with that orientation to my knowledge and I thought British coins were similar, which led to my confusion. I knew the U.S use rotated orientation but never knew when Britain changed to the current way.

The hole was most likely made by one of my ancestors and the wear may be from rubbing the old girl for luck too often. I think I'll keep it

[ski 1]

I think I'll keep it

good to hear that.....