4 Pence - Victoria 2nd portrait, Colonial issue

€41,181.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1888
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Pence (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.89 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Joseph Edgar Boehm
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#772, Sp#3930
Obverse descriptionCrowned and veiled portrait (`Jubilee Head`) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D:
(Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of Britain Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia right, trident in left hand, shield bearing the Union flag in the right, denomination around, date in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFOUR PENCE 1888
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1888  - - 120 000
1888  - Proof -
Catalog ID4648027700
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