Lot 609

United Kingdom, Set of 2 Coins, 1). Victoria (1837-1901 AD), Silver (.925) 1 Shilling, 5.34 gms, 22.98 mm, 1896 AD, Royal Mint, 2). George V (1910-1936 AD), Silver (.925) 3 Pence, 1.40 gms, 15.62 mm, 1919 AD, Royal Mint, 1). Obv: Older veiled bust ('Old Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around, Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA· ·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF · IND·IMP· T.B., Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India, Rev: Crowned shields of arms with national flower emblems between, all within Garter, denomination above, date below. Part of the inner legend on the coin is covered by the arms, Lettering: ONE SHILLING · 1893 · ·HONI·SO QVI· Y· PENSE·, Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it, 2). Obv: Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around, Lettering: GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: B.M., Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India, Rev: Crowned denomination dividing date within oak wreath, Lettering: 1919 3, 1). Numista # 7172, KM # 780, Sp # 3940, 2). Numista # 21182, KM # 813, Sp # 4015, 4018, Schön # 17, fine, scarce.