Basically a two year type that shares 1887 mintage figures with a Victoria Young Head type Shilling - curious. This Jubilee issue celebrates 50 Years of Her Reign. She was coronated 20 June 1837 and was Queen of England until 22 Jan 1901.
In 1887, the British Empire celebrated Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Victoria marked the fiftieth anniversary of her accession on 20 June with a banquet to which 50 kings and princes were invited. The following day, she participated in a procession and attended a thanksgiving service in Westminster Abbey. [Wikipedia]
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Great Britain - Victoria Jubilee 1887 Shilling
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