UK shilling
Victoria
young head
1843
What is a 1843 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1843 shilling from the UK.
The retail value of a
1843 British shilling can
range from £10 to over
£580, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£10 | £35 | £90 | £275 | £425 | £580+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1843 United Kingdom shilling
reverse shows the words 'ONE SHILLING'
with the royal crown above, and a small
scroll below.
An open wreath, left branch olive,
right branch oak, tied with a bow at the
base surrounds the main design, with
the date below.
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The obverse features the head of young
Queen Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her
hair, and the surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA
DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG:F:D:'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,465,200 |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1843 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
1843 United Kingdom
shilling design
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |