1 Shilling - Victoria 3rd portrait; 'Old Head' obverse
Obverse
1 Shilling - Victoria 3rd portrait; 'Old Head' reverse
Reverse
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1 Shilling - Victoria 3rd portrait 'Old Head'

CountryUK Year1893–1901 Denom1 Shilling MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£10.11
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Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year1893–1901
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value12p
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.660g
Diameter23.5mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Older veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned shields of arms with national flower emblems between, all within Garter, denomination above, date below. Part of the inner legend on the coin is covered by the arms. Script: Latin

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.1820
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £10.11
Premium over melt £24.89
Market Value
£22.45
Volume-weighted avg across 5 sales Last sale 2 months ago
£17 – £35
3 grades with data

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Grade Latest Avg (90d) 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
EF £35.00 🔒 listed – – £35.00 – £35.00 1 1 25-01-2026
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VF £20.01 🔒 listed £20.01 – £12.99 – £21.00 3 3 27-03-2026
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VG £17.21 🔒 listed – – £17.21 – £17.21 1 1 09-03-2026
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