1 Shilling - Victoria 2nd portrait; 2nd type

Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1889-1892
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
10676
References KM# 774,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 3927
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Larger crowned bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT:REGINA F.D:

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse

Crowned Royal shield within Garter, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
1889

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it

Edge

Reeded

1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type) -  obverse

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 2/11 troy ounce (87.3 grains).

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1889  Photo 7 039 600 $ 5.40 $ 10 $ 15 $ 27 $ 60 $ 100 28% mintage incl. KM#761
1889  0.6% Proof
1890  Photo 8 794 000 $ 4.20 $ 6.50 $ 11 $ 12 $ 20 $ 41 47%
1891  Photo 5 565 300 $ 4.20 $ 6.50 $ 9.70 $ 12 $ 27 30%
1891  0.4% Proof
1892  Photo 4 591 600 $ 6.10 $ 8.00 $ 8.00 $ 13 25%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232314
Lot 61385
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2023 1889 – mintage incl. KM#761 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 71.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 338
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1889 – mintage incl. KM#761 UNC USD 104.64
(EUR 97.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232237
Lot 63504
Internet Archive
8 Sep 2022 1889 – mintage incl. KM#761 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232127
Lot 62475
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2021 1889 – mintage incl. KM#761 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 945
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1889 – mintage incl. KM#761 XF USD 44.23
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 352
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1890 AU USD 40.99
(EUR 38.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 661
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1890 XF USD 21.58
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 2502
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1890 XF USD 17.26
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 662
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1891 UNC USD 56.10
(EUR 52.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - Victoria (2nd portrait; 2nd type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232021
Lot 63307
Internet Archive
20 May 2020 1892 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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