Queen Victoria shilling - UK - veiled head
UK shilling
Victoria
veiled head
1893 to 1901
Values, images, and specifications for British shilling
coins from 1893 to 1901. (old veiled head)
The first 'old veiled head'
Victorian UK shilling was
minted in 1893, and the
last in 1901.
The obverse features the older
robed bust of Queen Victoria
facing left, adorned in jewellery,
wearing a tiara and veil.
The reverse shows three crowned shields and a
rose, thistle, and shamrock inside a garter.
The surrounding legend reads 'ONE SHILLING' above,
and 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.
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