UK shilling
Victoria, young
1861
D over B
What is a 1861 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1861 shilling from the UK.
The 1861 'D over B'
variety British shilling
value depends on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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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 J.C. Laurin
Notes:
'D' over 'B' in 'F:D:'.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,382,040 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | rare variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
1861 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
D over B
1861 United Kingdom
shilling design
D over B
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |