Summary
Proof coin for a shilling with Queen Victoria issued by Great Britain, 1893.
Silver coin struck by Royal Mint, London.
A shilling is a 12 pence coin.
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing left wearing veil over back of crown, ribbon and star of the Garter, pearl necklet with pendant and pearl earring; around, ;VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP;.; in field below bust the artist's initials,; T.B.; (Thomas Brock).
Reverse Description
Partly within the Garter, three shields with arms of England, Ireland and Scotland; a rose, thistle and shamrock between shields; around, 'ONE SHILLING 1893'; the date divided by the base of the Garter
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1893 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
Sir Edward J. Poynter RA, 1893
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP'. 'T.B.' (artist's initial's). Reverse; 'ONE SHILLINGS / 1893'.
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.53 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3940 Pages
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