Victoria. 1837-1901. AR sixpence. 2.84 gm. 19 mm. 1887. Her third young head left / SIX PENCE within a wreath, crown (early) above. S. 3912. ESC 3262. Uncirculated; almost prooflike appearance; die polishing marks on obverse.

The Frank Robinson Collection.

Die polishing versus hairlines: Die polishing marks are concave, rising above the surface. More telling: the marks go right up to the image and run through the letters. Hairlines end a bit before any raised part of the design.