Jersey - 1/12 Shilling 1894 - Queen Victoria - PCGS MS63RB (Rare in this Grade) Item Description: Overview: A superb and highly collectible copper-alloy (bronze) 1/12 Shilling from the island of Jersey, minted in 1894 during the long reign of Queen Victoria. This particular specimen is professionally graded and encapsulated by PCGS, one of the world's most respected third-party grading services. Grading Details: Grade: MS63RB (Mint State 63 Red-Brown) Certification Number: 47453049 Condition Note: This coin is in "Select Uncirculated" condition. It retains a significant amount of its original mint luster with a beautiful "Red-Brown" (RB) patina, which is highly sought after by collectors of Victorian copper. The strike is sharp, and the preservation of the surfaces is exceptional for a coin that is over 130 years old. Technical Specifications: Country: Jersey (British Crown Dependency) Year: 1894 Denomination: 1/12 Shilling (equivalent to one English Penny) Ruler: Queen Victoria Composition: Bronze Weight: 9.15 g (Standard) Diameter: 30.69 mm Mintage: Only 180,000 - 193,869 pieces (Low mintage for the series) Design Details: Obverse: Features the iconic "Young Head" portrait of Queen Victoria facing left, designed by the renowned engraver Leonard Charles Wyon (initials L.C.W. visible at the base of the neck). Legend: VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIAR. REGINA F.D. Reverse: Displays the coat of arms of Jersey—a heater-shaped shield featuring the three leopards (lions passant guardant). Legend: STATES OF JERSEY - 1/12 OF A SHILLING. Why bid on this coin? While circulated examples of this year are common, finding an 1894 1/12 Shilling in a certified Mint State grade is difficult. The PCGS holder ensures the coin's authenticity and provides a guarantee of its grade, making it a "blue-chip" addition to any British Commonwealth or Victorian era collection.