1859 SHILLING ( AUNC ) 2

This exceptional 1859 shilling represents an almost uncirculated (AUNC) specimen of outstanding quality from the mid-Victorian period. The coin retains near-pristine surfaces with only the slightest trace of handling, preserving original mint lustre in protected areas. Design elements throughout—from Victoria's portrait to the reverse heraldry—display exceptional definition and sharpness. A premium acquisition for advanced collectors seeking the finest examples of late 1850s British silver coinage or those building elite-grade Victoria collections, representing exceptional preservation from this significant era in British numismatic history.