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SX 1856 A - Obv.

 

SAX 1856 A -Rev.

SX 1856 A - Obv. Die crack from G of REG to D of F: D

1856 Sixpence -  Obv.  Die cracks through G of GRATIA.

                                        Another die crack from edge to left side of G of REG

                                        along through the base of colon dots after REG : into

                                       F :  and up through the back of the D into the edge.

                                       Several traces of ghosting - die in poor shape !

                              Rev.  Clear trace of double ghosting.

                                        Normal length line below PENCE  [type A] (see 1866 variety list).

                            Date:  The 5 is double struck.

                          Grade:  EF-EF+    Bright, with a hint of golden tone in legend and wreath.

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