1889 Shilling Queen Victoria Jubilee head 2nd type S3927

Description

1889 Shilling Queen Victoria

S3927

Obverse

Larger crowned bust (‘Jubilee Head’) of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Script: Latin

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
1889

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it