1893 Shilling Victoria Proof ('Old Head')
Worth about £623 as a proof. 1,300 were minted, the 8th lowest of any proof Shilling.
Physical Properties
Features & Details
Is the 1893 Shilling (Victoria) rare?
8th/ 11
Its proof mintage of 1,300 is the 8th lowest of 11 proof Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1893 Victoria Shilling
Photo: NumistaCirculation'Old Head'£14.39
Mintage 7,039,000
1893 Shilling Victoria ('Old Head')
- Photo: NumistaProof'Old Head'
£623
Mintage 1,300
1893 Shilling Victoria Proof ('Old Head') (this page)
Victoria Shilling by year
About the 1893 Shilling Victoria Proof ('Old Head')
The design features a mature portrait of Queen Victoria, which was a departure from the earlier, more youthful representations, symbolising her long reign and the stability of the British Empire during a time of significant social and economic change. For numismatists, this coin not only serves as a representation of Victorian era coinage but also highlights the evolution of royal portraiture on currency. Its widespread circulation means it is accessible to collectors, making it a staple for those interested in British numismatic history.
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