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1887 1 Shilling - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type

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1887 1 Shilling - Victoria 2nd portrait; 1st type
Obverse Smaller crowned bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around. Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT: REGINA F: D: Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm  Reverse Crowned Royal shield within Garter, divided date below, Lettering: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE 18 87 Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon  Specifications  Country: United Kingdom  Queen: Victoria (1837-1901) Type: Standard circulation coin Years: 1887-1889 Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1/20) Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970) Composition: Silver (.925) Weight: 5.66 g Diameter: 23.5 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Shape: Round