Daily Coin # 118 A Good condition 1902 King Edward VII 6 Pence !

There is an old English rhyme which goes "Something old, something new, Something borrowed, something blue, And a sixpence for her shoe." Here is such a coin . This decent condition coin comes from early twentieth century England . On January 1st 1902 Nathan Stubblefield makes the first public demonstration of radio in Pennsylvania, USA . Mount Pelée erupts, wipes out Saint Pierre , Martinique, kills 30,000 people on May 8th 1902 . November 15th a meteorite falls to earth , landing in Sharpsburg, Kentucky, USA . The largest piece found weighed in at 181 pounds . Today's coin was minted at The Royal Mint in London England with 6,367,377 others . It was minted of .925 % silver , is 19 mm in diameter , and weighs in at 2.83 grams .
The obverse features King Edward VII facing right with the legend EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT:OMN:REX F:D: IND: IMP: (Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India)

The reverse of today's coin features the words 'SIX PENCE' with the royal crown above, and a small scroll below. A wreath with a bow surrounds the main design, with the date (1902) underneath .

The edge of this coin is reeded !!!!

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