1870 Bailiwick of Jersey 1/13th of a Shilling coin pendant 3 gold leopards lions Saint Helier Saviour Brélade Clement Lawrence Jèrriais Normandy British Crown Channel Islands Elizabeth Castle n002975

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UK States of Jersey 1/13th of a Shilling {1866-1871} Victoria FEATURING front: ornamental shield of arms Lettering: STATES OF JERSEY. ONE THIRTEENTH OF A SHILLING. The coat of arms of Jersey is a red shield with three gold leopards (lions passant guardant) (les trois léopards in French). It derives from the seal granted to the island’s bailiff by Edward I in 1279. In 1907, Edward VII sanctioned the claimed usage by the island of the arms. It is very similar to the arms of Normandy, Guernsey and England. Since 1981, the arms have been included in the flag of Jersey back: diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, legend around, date below Lettering: VICTORIA D.G.BRITANNIAR.REGINA F.D. 1866 Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britons Defender of the Faith