Great Britain 1887 Sixpence Reverse Enamelled
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| Coin Type: | Great Britain SIxpence |
| Year: | 1887 |
| Krause Number: | KM #759 |
| Mint: | London MInt |
| Metal: | Silver (.925) |
| Obverse: | Victoria jubilee head (Joseph Boehm / Leonard Wyon) |
| Reverse: | Colour Enamelled Crowned Arms within Garter |
Reverse side colourfully enamelled (painted). Obverse portrait of Queen Victoria. In Victorian England it was once very fashionable to paint one side of a coin and create a piece of jewellery out of a coin. This artistic piece dated 1887 the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria celebrates her 50 years as monarch.
Disclaimer: This coin has been artfully coloured post minting as an artistic piece. It holds value as a momento of the time. This was done post minting and this coin is not an error.
