Victoria - Jubilee One Shilling 1887 - Kingdom of Great Britain (ex.2)

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1887 Jubilee (1887-1889)
Value: 1 shilling = 12 Pence (1/120 LSD)
Mintage: 4,034,100
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.6 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Grade: XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 761, Sp# 3926

Obverse:
Smaller crowned bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

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,

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
18 87

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:

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

Reference : KM# 761, Sp# 3926

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India