Issuer | United Kingdom ![]() |
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Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1893-1901 |
Value | 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 5.66 g |
Diameter | 23.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | MilledObverseOlder veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India ReverseCrowned shields of arms with national flower emblems between, all within Garter, denomination above, date below. Script: Latin Lettering: Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it Engraver: Edward Poynter |