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
Retailing from £4 to
over £80, depending
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Retailing from £4 to
over £100, depending
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Retailing from £4 to
over £100, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £4 to
over £110, depending
on grade and condition.
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