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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: 5.7 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Grade: AU55
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).
Below is an image showing the reverse varieties for the Jubilee head shilling,
Riferimento : KM# 761, Sp# 3926
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collezione : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India