BRITISH, Hanover. Victoria, 1837-1901. Shilling (Silver, 23 mm, 5.62 g, 6 h), plain edge Proof. London, 1839. VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D: Diademed head of Victoria to left. Rev. ONE / SHILLING // 1839 Wreath with crown atop. ESC 1280. SCBC 3902. Beautifully toned and very well preserved. A few light marks, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.