United Kingdom 1 Shilling - Victoria, 1889 – 1892
2nd portrait; 2nd 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
1889 – 1892
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.66
Diameter (mm)
23.5
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from United Kingdom. Issued from 1889 to 1892. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.5 mm and weighs 5.66 g.
- Obverse
- Larger crowned bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 4.6M | € 6,20 | € 8,10 | € 8,10 | € 13,00 | — | — | — | 25% | ||
| 1891 | 5.6M | € 4,20 | € 6,50 | € 9,80 | € 12,00 | € 28,00 | — | — | 30% | ||
| 1891 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1890 | 8.8M | € 4,30 | € 6,50 | € 11,00 | € 12,00 | € 20,00 | € 41,00 | — | 47% | ||
| 1889 | 7M | — | € 5,40 | € 10,00 | € 15,00 | € 27,00 | € 60,00 | € 110,00 | mintage incl. KM#761 | 28% | |
| 1889 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% |
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