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1863 shilling value - UK - 3 over 1

UK shilling

Victoria, young

1863

3 over 1

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What is a 1863 British shilling coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1863 shilling from the UK.

The retail value of a 1863

 '3 over 1' British shilling

can range from £40 to

over £700, depending on

grade, condition, desirability,

and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£40 £140 £300 £700+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1863 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: '1863', and '3 over 1'

1863 UK shilling reverse, 3 over 1

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3 over 1
1863 UK shilling obverse, 3 over 1

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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:

3 over 1 overdate - result of a reworked die.

Note the small stroke at 5 o'clock on the 3.

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge reeded
Weight 5.65 grams
Diameter 23.5 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 859,320 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common variant

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse Jean Baptiste Merlen


1863 United Kingdom

shilling specifications

3 over 1


1863 United Kingdom

shilling design

3 over 1

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated