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Silver 1879 Shilling Victoria coins available to buy now Young head

There were 2 Shilling variations struck dated 1879. Mintage figures are shown where available.

Here at Coin Hunter, we have partnered with a small number of trusted UK coin dealers to showcase coins for sale, such as this Victoria 1879 Shilling.

You can buy the actual 1879 Shilling shown in the images below from Coin Hunter partner and trusted dealer GB Classic Coins.

Obverse: Victoria 1879 ShillingReverse: Victoria 1879 Shilling

Tap a coin to view larger images as a guide to condition or click the more information button to find out more about this coin available from GB Classic Coins for £160.

For Sale: Victoria 1879 Shilling - buy now
1879 Queen Victoria Young Head Silver Shilling, A/EF
£160

Victoria 1879 Shilling
Third head (Queen Victoria Young head issues) - with die number
Fine
£20
VF
£70
EF
£220
UNC
£600
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Mintage: 3,611,507

Metal: 92.5% Silver

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Guide prices shown are from the Token Publishing Coin Yearbook 2022 for Fine (F), Very Fine (VF), Extremely Fine (EF) and Uncirculated (UNC) condition. We can accept no liability for the accuracy of the prices quoted.

Victoria 1879 Shilling no Die no
Fourth head (Queen Victoria Young head issues) - no die number
Fine
£10
VF
£28
EF
£90
UNC
£225
Add to my collection: Select Grade and tap ADD

Metal: 92.5% Silver

The value of 1879 Silver Shilling coins can range from £20 to £600 depending on condition. The guide prices are based on coin grades from Fine (F) to Uncirculated (UNC). A mid grade value mid point between VF (Very Fine) and EF (Extremely Fine) condition 1879 Shilling is worth about £145.

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There are a number of factors that affect Silver Shilling values, some 1879 shillings may be worth less than the coin grade guide value, whereas other same year date examples could command much higher prices if they exibit desirable features such as attractive natural toning.