1893 shilling value - UK - large lettering
UK shilling
Victoria, veiled
1893 large
obverse lettering
What is a 1893 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1893 shilling from the UK.
The retail value of a 1893
'large obverse lettering'
British shilling can range
from £4 to over £80,
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £4 | £8 | £16 | £40 | £60 | £80+ |
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 1893 United Kingdom shilling reverse shows three
crowned shields and a rose, thistle, and shamrock,
inside a garter with the motto of the Order of the Garter.
Three lions and the rose represent England, a single
lion and the thistle represent Scotland, and a harp and
the shamrock represent Ireland.
The outer legend reads 'ONE SHILLING' above, with
the date below.
primary varieties: 'large obverse lettering',
and 'small obverse lettering'
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The obverse features the older veiled bust of
Queen Victoria facing left, adorned in jewellery.
The surrounding legend reads: 'VICTORIA
DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP'.
images courtesy of Kos Coins
Notes:
First year for 'old veiled head' UK shilling.
Also known as 'widowed head'.
Obverse lettering larger.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 grams |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 7,039,074 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Brock |
| Reverse | Edward John Poynter |
1893 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
large obverse lettering
1893 United Kingdom
shilling design
large obverse lettering
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |