Victorian silver coins

[ieuandsliver]

Hi guys,

I have been going through my coin collection from when I was a kid and I have come acrosss some coins that have caught my eye.

The first one being the 1 shilling coin dated 1842. It is in amazing condition but I noticed the head is the 'wrong way' round. I do not know anything about these coins so I am not sure if it is common with these coins.

The second is the bigger coin dated 1887. I am not sure what it is as I cannot see anything saying how much it would we worth. Could it be commemerative? 

Any infomation would be greatly appreciated as I am completly clueless and very curious!

Thanks for reading

[ilovesilverireallydo]

14 minutes ago, ieuandsliver said:

Hi guys,

I have been going through my coin collection from when I was a kid and I have come acrosss some coins that have caught my eye.

The first one being the 1 shilling coin dated 1842. It is in amazing condition but I noticed the head is the 'wrong way' round. I do not know anything about these coins so I am not sure if it is common with these coins.

The second is the bigger coin dated 1887. I am not sure what it is as I cannot see anything saying how much it would we worth. Could it be commemerative? 

Any infomation would be greatly appreciated as I am completly clueless and very curious!

Thanks for reading

 

 

The shilling being that way was common for those specific coins and years. 

The second is a very lovely Half Crown - and in that condition with a decent premium of 100-200% over spot - although the nick on the front may reduce that slightly. .