British Shilling [coin]
Dublin Core
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Identifier
Description
Obverse design by William Wyon shows the head of young Queen Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair, and the surrounding legend: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D:' In 1879 the bust of Victoria's head was changed from the third version (used from 1867-1879) to the fourth version (1879-1887). This coin is the newer version.
Reverse design by Jean Baptiste Merlen shows the words 'ONE SHILLING' with the Royal crown above, and a small scroll below. An oak wreath tied with a bow surrounds the design, with the date below.
Creator
Subject
Coins & money;
Coins--Britain;
Currency--Coin;
Royal Mint, London.
Date
Source
Publisher
Format
Diagnostic: Yes
Surface find
Monarch: Victoria (1837 - 1901)
Coin edge: reeded
Weight: 5.65 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver
Mintage: approx. 3.6 million
Type
Coverage
Old Smithfield township, Barron QLD 4871
Colonial Queensland
1870s
Rights
Relation
- Sm.407, Coin, British shilling [1839]
- Sm.408, Coin, British shilling [1849]
- Sm.409, Coin, British shilling [1853]
- Sm.410, Coin, British shilling [1873]
- Sm.411, Coin, British shilling [1873]
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