1886 Queen Victoria 'Young Head' Silver Coin

This is a British silver coin from 1886, featuring the 'Young Head' portrait of Queen Victoria. The obverse depicts the left-facing profile of a youthful Victoria with her hair bound in a double fillet and gathered in a knot at the back, a design by William Wyon. The inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA' and the date '1886' are visible around the perimeter within a beaded border. The coin appears to be a Shilling or Florin based on size relative to the hand. It is likely composed of .925 sterling silver, which was the standard for British silver coinage of this era. The condition shows significant signs of historical misuse; most notably, large graffiti markings in the form of deep scratches or letters (possibly an 'A' and an 'H') have been crudely incised into the fields around the portrait, which severely impacts the numismatic value. Overall, the surfaces show moderate to heavy circulation wear, with softened details in the hair and high points of the face. There is a visible grayish-gold patina typical of aged silver, along with some surface dirt and minor edge nicks. Despite the damage, the central portrait remains recognizable, illustrating the Victorian Gothic-Romantic style of mid-to-late 19th-century British currency.