1900 Queen Victoria Sixpence

1900 Queen Victoria Sixpence – Old Head – Sterling Silver – Last Year of Issue

This listing is for a genuine 1900 Silver Sixpence of Queen Victoria, struck in sterling silver (.925) at the Royal Mint, London. The coin features the mature “Old Head” portrait of Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock and the traditional crowned denomination reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon.

The 1900 Sixpence marks the final year of Queen Victoria’s long and historic reign. It represents the last of the Old Head issues, struck just before her passing in January 1901, and stands as a fitting conclusion to over six decades of Victorian coinage.

Historical Context

The “Old Head” coinage was introduced in 1893 following the Jubilee series, replacing the unpopular veiled portrait of 1887–1892. Sir Thomas Brock’s dignified depiction of the ageing Queen became a symbol of imperial stability, while the reverse maintained the classical design of a crowned denomination flanked by oak and laurel wreaths — a motif deeply rooted in British numismatic tradition. The 1900 issue is the last silver sixpence of Victoria’s reign and the final year before Edward VII’s coinage began.

Coin Details

Country: United Kingdom
Monarch: Queen Victoria (1837–1901)
Denomination: Sixpence (6d)
Date: 1900
Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Edge: Milled
Mintage: Approximately 5,636,000

Design

Obverse: The “Old Head” or “Veiled Head” portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing a small crown and veil. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA FID: DEF: IND: IMP:. Designed by Sir Thomas Brock.

Reverse: The denomination SIX PENCE within a laurel and oak wreath surmounted by an imperial crown, with the date 1900 below. Designed by Leonard Charles Wyon.

Condition

This example displays strong detail with gentle even wear and natural silver tone. All major features are clear and the fields are free from any significant marks or cleaning. Please study the high-resolution photographs carefully to assess the coin’s quality for yourself, as grading is always subjective. A particularly attractive example of the final-year Victorian sixpence.

Collectors’ Notes

The 1900 Sixpence is the last silver issue of Queen Victoria’s reign and an essential closing piece for any Old Head type set. It combines historical importance with the classic elegance of late 19th-century British silver coinage, making it a desirable and affordable addition to any numismatic collection.

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