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1872 Victoria Shilling Die 139 MS 61

1872 Victoria Shilling Die 139 MS 61 Holder

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Graded silver first portrait Shilling of Queen Victoria, dated 1872. The obverse features the third type A6 Young Head portrait of the queen, facing left with her hair bound with a pair of ribbons. This is the work of the engraver William Wyon though his initials do not appear below the truncation of Victoria’s neck. Legend: ‘VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:’. The reverse shows the denomination - ‘ONE SHILLING’ - in the centre of a wreath of laurels (left) and oak leaves (right). The branches are tied with a ribbon and a crown appears above. This motif was designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The date - 1872 - which appears at the base of the design is surmounted by the die number: 139. These Young Head shillings have many types, variations and die numbers, making them fascinating to study and collect. Weight: 5.66 grams. Diameter: 23.50 millimetres. Edge: milled. Grade: MS 63 (NGC Cert # 6029966-011). References: S 3906A, D 900.
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Obverse

Third Young Head type A6 of Queen Victoria, facing left with hair bound with a double ribbon. Engraver: William Wyon though initials do not appear below truncation of the neck. Legend: 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F : D :'.

Reverse

Value - 'ONE SHILLING' - in the centre with crown above within branches of oak and laurel tied with a ribbon. Date below with die number (139) above. Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen.

Specification

.925 sterling silver circulation coin weighing 5.66 grams. Diameter: 23.50 millimetres.

Grade

This coin has been graded by NGC as MS 61 (NGC Cert # 6029966-011) and is offered sealed in its presentation holder.

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