1839 Victoria Shilling

The 1839 Victoria Shilling: A Glimpse into History

The 1839 Victoria Shilling is a piece of history that illustrates the early part of Queen Victoria's reign in the United Kingdom. It is a silver coin, with a composition of 0.925 silver. It weighs 5.7 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters. The edge of the coin has a reeded design, and its aspect ratio is coin (↑↓).

On the obverse of the coin, one can see the "Young Head" portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, with ribbons in her hair. The surrounding inscription is "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F:D:". On the reverse, a crown is visible above the denomination "ONE SHILLING" surrounded by a wreath. Below the design is the year, 1839. The wreath consists of an olive branch on the left and an oak branch on the right, tied with a ribbon at the bottom.