UK shilling
Victoria
young head
1857
What is a 1857 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1857 shilling from the UK.
The retail value of a 1857
British shilling can range
from £5 to over £320,
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 |
£5 | £15 | £30 | £140 | £230 | £320+ |
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 1857 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.
primary varieties: '1857', and 'inverted G for D'
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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 anonymous contributor
Notes:
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,562,120 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1857 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
1857 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 |