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1895 shilling value - UK - large rose

UK shilling

Victoria, veiled

1895

large rose

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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

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'

1895 UK shilling reverse, large rose

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small rose
large rose
1895 UK shilling obverse, 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