Victoria - 1 Shilling 1890 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1890 (1889-1892)
Value: 1 shilling = 12 Pence (1/120 LSD)
Mintage: 8,794,000
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.3 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Grade: VG
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 774, Sp# 3927

Obverse:
Larger 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 90

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).

Référence : KM# 774, Sp# 3927

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