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Monnaie Valued Member United States 125 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 4:24 pm I have several Sixpence coins I'm trying to assess; I'll post photos of them in separate threads. Here's the first one. I've included multiple photos of each side so that both its true color (dark) and the details. What appears to be "D 5" is under Edward VII's neck. Does this indicate the die number, where it was minted, or something else? Also, how would you rate its condition? Thanks. Edited by Monnaie 07/12/2016 4:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff

aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 5:04 pm The letters underneath the head of Edward VII are those of the engraver George William De Saulles. He designed the obverse of coins of the UK and its colonies for both Queen Victoria and King Edward VII. Report this Post to the Staff
Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2133 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 5:16 pm No, it's the letters DS for George William de Saulles, the engraver/designer, a well-known British medallist. Report this Post to the Staff
Monnaie Valued Member United States 125 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 6:05 pm Thanks, I obviously need a better magnifying glass! Report this Post to the Staff
peter1234 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1351 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 7:45 pm Well the description is sorted now to the condition. It would seem the coin has been underground and quite frankly the tone kills it,shame really,underlying it appears a GF+ Report this Post to the Staff
Monnaie Valued Member United States 125 Posts	Posted 07/12/2016 8:15 pm Interesting, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
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