1 Shilling - Victoria 1st portrait; 'Young Head' obverse
Obverse
1 Shilling - Victoria 1st portrait; 'Young Head' reverse
Reverse
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1 Shilling - Victoria 1st portrait 'Young Head'

CountryUK Year1838–1887 Denom1 Shilling Mintage1,956,200 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£7.86
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1838–1887
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value12p
Mintage1,956,200
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
Demonetised1990
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.660g
Diameter23.5mm
Thickness1.70mm
ShapeRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Uncrowned portrait ('Young Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crown above denomination within wreath, date below.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.1820
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £7.86
Premium over melt £152.14
Market Value
£95.23
Volume-weighted average across 11 verified sales in 5 grades.
Grade range £9 – £260
Lowest grade Highest grade
Last sale 4 months ago View price history →

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Market Data by Grade

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
UNC £160.00 🔒 – – £140.00 – £160.00 0 2 02-09-2012
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BU £60.00 🔒 – – £60.00 – £180.00 0 4 03-03-2024
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EF £180.00 🔒 – – £180.00 – £180.00 0 1 05-03-2017
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VF £8.50 🔒 listed – – £8.50 – £10.25 3 3 15-03-2026
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AG £260.00 🔒 – – £260.00 – £260.00 1 1 31-10-2025
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