United Kingdom 1 Shilling - Victoria, 1887 – 1889
2nd portrait; 1st type
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1887 – 1889
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.66
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Thickness (mm)
1.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1887 to 1889. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 g.
- Obverse
- Smaller crowned bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Note: engraver's initials on truncation (Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Crowned Royal shield within Garter, divided date below. (Shame on he who thinks evil of it)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 7M | — | — | € 20,00 | € 20,00 | € 26,00 | — | — | mintage includes KM#774 | 10% | |
| 1889 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.3% | |
| 1888 | 4.5M | € 3,80 | € 3,80 | € 6,60 | € 12,00 | € 18,00 | € 38,00 | € 210,00 | overdate variety exists | 20% | |
| 1887 | 4M | € 7,40 | € 7,40 | € 9,40 | € 11,00 | € 16,00 | € 26,00 | € 120,00 | mintage includes KM#734 | 84% | |
| 1887 | 1.3K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 1.6% |
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