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Victoria 1893 proof Shilling CGS UNC90
Victoria (1837-1901), Proof silver Shilling, 1893, older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. below for designer Thomas Brock, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP., first I of legend to gap in teeth, rev. three crowned emblematic shields, interspaced with emblems, garter motto HONI. SO QVI. MAL Y. PENSE., outer legend surrounding, ONE+ SHILLING+, date at bottom (Bull 3155; Davies 1011 dies 2+A; ESC 1362; S.3940). Attractively toned, practically as struck, has been slabbed and graded by Coin Grading Service UK as a UNC90.
CGS UK certification 9137-SH.V1.1893.03
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India."
London Coin Grading Service as it is now termed, claim that grade 90 in their 100 point system is a traditional "near FDC" and equates to an American Sheldon scale of 66.
Provenance: London Coins, Auction 138, 1st September 2012, lot 818.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
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