Queen Victoria shilling - UK - jubilee head

UK shilling

Victoria

jubilee head

1887 to 1892

Values, images, and specifications for British shilling

coins from 1887 to 1892. (jubilee head)

The first 'jubilee head'

Victorian UK shilling was

minted in 1887, and the

last in 1892.

The obverse features the robed

mature jubilee bust of Victoria

facing left, wearing jewellery,

veil, and a small crown.

The reverse shows a shield with the royal crown above.

The quadrants represent member kingdoms of the UK:

3 lions for England, 1 lion for Scotland, and harp for Ireland.

The design is surrounded by a garter, with the date below.

Victoria was the longest reigning British monarch at

nearly 64 years, until topped by Elizabeth II in 2015.

Our Queen Victoria era UK shilling category has been

broken down in to six pages:

Victoria married Albert in 1840. The pair had 9

children, who went on to marry in to royalty

across Europe. The Victorian era was one of

dramatic change and development in industry,

science, culture, and politics. Victoria entered a

protracted period of mourning following Albert's

death in 1861, lasting many years.

12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound