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1899 Shilling Obverse
1899 Shilling Reverse
Victoria Old Head
There were three main obverse types for Queen Victoria, the Old Head, sometimes called veiled or widow head, was introduced in 1893, and was used on all coins. It continued until the end of Victoria's reign in 1901. The reverse types were also changed at the same times.

Obverse:
Veiled bust of Victoria facing left, the engraver's initials T.B. are below the bust.
The obverse inscription reads:
VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP

Reverse:
The reverse design consists of three crowned shields within a garter bearing the inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE", with a rose, thistle, and shamrock in the spaces between the shields which bear a lion rampant, three leopards, and a harp.

The reverse legend reads:
ONE SHILLING 18 99

Edge
The edge is milled:

Price & Availability
DateDescriptionGradeAvailabilityPrice £Price $
1899Old Headalmost Unc / UncSold£30$55

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