UK shilling
Victoria, young
1863
3 over 1
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.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£40 | £140 | £300 | £700+ |
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.
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Close-up images
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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 |