Queen Victoria shilling - UK - young head
UK shilling
Victoria
young head, pg 4
1879 to 1887
Values, images, and specifications for British shilling
coins from 1879 to 1887. (young head, page 4)
The first 'young head'
Victorian UK shilling was
minted in 1838, and the
last in 1887.
The obverse features the head
of young Queen Victoria facing
left, with ribbons in her hair.
The reverse shows the words 'ONE SHILLING', with the royal
crown above, surrounded by an open wreath tied at the base
with a bow. Below is the date.
dates not minted for circulation : 1837, 1847
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 £5 to
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over £220, depending
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over £220, depending
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over £200, depending
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Retailing from £5 to
over £200, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £5 to
over £180, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £5 to
over £180, depending
on grade and condition.
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