1871 SHILLING ( GF ) DIE 21

This 1871 shilling from Victoria's reign presents in good fine condition, preserving notable detail across both obverse and reverse despite moderate circulation wear. The sovereign's portrait remains clearly articulated and the reverse heraldry exhibits good legibility, demonstrating the strength of the original strike. The "Die 21" attribution enables precise die identification and facilitates comprehensive die variety analysis specific to this production year. Shillings from 1871 occupy an important position within Victoria's coinage sequence, struck during a period of established monetary standards and consistent manufacturing protocols. Examples with documented die designation appeal particularly to numismatists pursuing systematic die studies or those investigating the technical dimensions of Victorian mint production. An authenticated specimen of this date and die combination provides both historical authenticity and scholarly research value, making it a valuable addition to collections focused on Victorian silver denominations and die variety documentation.