Great Britain 1866 shilling
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This specimen was lot 24320 in Heritage sale 3024 (Chicago, April 2013), where it sold for $1,057.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Victoria Shilling 1866, Young Head, Die #7, MS66+ PCGS, a splendid coin, even finer than the last one (this from a different obverse die), no die clashing, super-bold strike, flashy cartwheel luster, and unusually fine bluish amber-gold iridescent toning. If you love 'ultimate' shillings, this coin's for you! From The Kairos Collection." This type was struck 1838-67 in large quantities with a slightly modified obverse continuing until 1887.
Recorded mintage: 4,990,000.
Specification: 5.65 g, 0.925 fine silver, .168 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: S-3905, KM 734.3.
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- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3024, featuring the Kairos and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collections, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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