An 1853 sixpence coin is a British silver coin from the Queen Victoria era, featuring her "Young Head" portrait. Value and Specifications The coin is made of 0.925 sterling silver and has a silver weight of approximately 0.0841 oz. Specification Value Metal Silver (0.925 fineness) Weight 2.8 g (total) Diameter 19 mm Edge Reeded Mintage 3,838,000 (approx. for UNC) Design Details The 1853 sixpence features the following design elements: Obverse: A young, uncrowned portrait ("Young Head") of Queen Victoria facing left, with the legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D: (Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith). The engraver was William Wyon. Reverse: The denomination "SIX PENCE" and the date "1853" within a crowned wreath. The engraver was Jean Baptiste Merlen.