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1 Shilling - Victoria 3rd portrait; 'Old Head'
| Silver (.925) | 5.66 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7172 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Crowned shields of arms with national flower emblems between, all within Garter, denomination above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE SHILLING
· 18 93 ·
·HONI·SO[IT] QVI· [MAL] Y· PENSE·
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Edward Poynter
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).All types show the veiled 'Old Head' on the obverse and three shields within a garter on the reverse, with a rose between the upper two shields:
Sp#3940 (1893-94) Obv 8 Smaller lettering; Rev 5 Small rose;
Sp#3940 (1893-96) Obv 9 Larger lettering; Rev 5 Small rose;
Sp#3940A (1895-1901) Obv 9 Larger lettering; Rev 6 Larger rose;
The small rose versions of 1895 and 1896 are the scarcer types of those dates.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - Victoria (3rd portrait; 'Old Head') 1893-1901 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was designed by Sir Thomas Brock, a British sculptor and medallist, who also designed several other coins and medals during his career, including the coronation medals for Queen Victoria and King Edward VII.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 5953100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 8880600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 9264500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 6270300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 9768700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 10965300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 10937500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 3426200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - Victoria (3rd portrait; 'Old Head') 1893-1901 coin.
