UK shilling
Victoria, veiled
1895
large rose
What is a 1895 British shilling coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1895 shilling from the UK.
The retail value of a 1895
'large rose' British shilling
can range from £4 to over
£110, 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 |
£4 | £10 | £22 | £50 | £80 | £110+ |
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 1895 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: 'small rose', and 'large rose'
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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 anonymous contributor
Notes:
Larger rose, as per later years.
Petals almost touching shields to either side.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 5.65 grams |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 8,880,651 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Thomas Brock |
Reverse | Edward John Poynter |
1895 United Kingdom
shilling specifications
large rose
1895 United Kingdom
shilling design
large rose
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |