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Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)
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Country: Great Britain
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Year: 1894
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Monarch: Queen Victoria (Veiled Head / “Old Head” portrait by Thomas Brock)
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Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
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Weight: 11.31 g
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Diameter: 28.5 mm
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: Draped and veiled bust of Victoria left, legend VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP
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Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in angles; Garter star at centre
This is the later Victorian “Jubilee-era” silver type, widely collected in high grade due to attractive toning and strong portrait detail.
🏅 Grade: MS62 (NGC)
Mint State 62 means:
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Uncirculated
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Full detail present
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Moderate contact marks or bag marks
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Slightly below “choice” Mint State (MS63+)
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Often attractive but not fully clean surfaces
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Nice peripheral golden toning
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Strong portrait detail
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Some light surface chatter consistent with MS62
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Eye appeal above average for the grade
For Victorian silver, MS62 is a solid investment grade, especially with natural toning.
