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 classic crowned denomination reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon.

The 1900 Sixpence marks the final year of Queen Victoria’s long reign, bringing to a close over six decades of British coinage under her rule. It stands as the last of the Old Head issues before the transition to Edward VII, and is highly sought after as the concluding piece of the Victorian silver series.

Historical Context

Introduced in 1893, the “Old Head” or “Veiled Head” design replaced the Jubilee portrait, presenting a more dignified and realistic image of the ageing Queen. The reverse retained the traditional crowned wreath motif that had graced the sixpence since the early 19th century. The 1900 issue holds particular historical importance as the final circulating sixpence struck during Victoria’s lifetime and the last before the new Edwardian coinage of 1902.

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 sharp definition with light even wear and natural tone, retaining strong detail in the portrait and wreath. Fields are smooth with appealing silver lustre and no signs of harsh cleaning. Please study the high-resolution photographs to assess condition for yourself, as grading remains subjective. A pleasing example of the final Victorian sixpence.

Collectors’ Notes

The 1900 Sixpence is the closing date of the Queen Victoria series and represents the last of the sterling silver sixpences struck under her reign. It carries historical importance as a transitional piece between the Victorian and Edwardian eras and is an ideal type coin for collectors seeking a well-preserved late-19th-century example.

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