Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Shilling, 1839, second young head left, no WW on truncation, design by William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:, rev. inverted die axis, denomination ONE SHILLING in two lines at centre of crowned laurel and oak wreath, date below, edge plain (Bull 2980; Davies 852; ESC 1284; S.3904). A superb sharply struck example with stunning rainbow-like toning over subdued proof brilliance, graded by NGC as PF64, the joint highest graded example.
NGC Certification 6319537-003
Calendar year mintage c.400
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith".